Textbook of Emergency Cardiology

This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of acute cardiovascular disorders.

Divided into four sections the text provides detailed guidance on cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome, acute heart failure, and arrhythmias.

Individual chapters cover cardiac imaging, biomarkers, and drug therapy.

Written by renowned experts in the field, led by US-based Alan S Maisel and W Frank Peacock, the text is further enhanced by more than 300 clinical photographs, radiological images, tables and figures.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of acute cardiovascular disorders
• Covers cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome, acute heart failure, and arrhythmias
• Authored by recognised experts in the field
• Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, radiological images, tables and figures

Author information

Alan S Maisel MD
Professor of Medicine, Director, CCU and HF Program, Department of Medicine and Cardiology, VA Medical Centre, University of California, San Diego, California, USA

W Frank Peacock MD FACEP FACC
Professor, Emergency Medicine, Associate Chair and Research Director, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA