Handbook of Coronary Care (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series)

This well-organized handbook covers the newest and most important therapeutic strategies for handling medical problems that occur in the coronary care unit. It addresses everything from diet to indications for transfer to the CCU to the vital role of the CCU nurse. Ideal for cardiologists, coronary care unit nurses, house staff, or any physician with a CCU patient, this pocket guide provides practical information that is quickly accessible. Updated throughout, this new edition offers an increased emphasis on myocardial infarction and thrombolysis.Joseph S. Alpert MD is the author of 'Handbook of Coronary Care (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series)', published 2000 under ISBN 9780781719582 and ISBN 0781719585.