Emergency cardiology

Emergency cardiology

Editorial: Prof. Dr. Ml. Grigorov, 2nd revised edition, Bulgarian Cardiology Institute

• Author:  Prof. Dr. Ml. Grigorov
• Year: 2010
• Publisher: Bulgarian Cardiology Institute
• Cover: hardcover
• Pages: 351
• ISBN: 978-954-92473-3-6

Emergency Cardiology" is an important textbook that covers the essence of emergency medical Cardiac Emergency Care. This knowledge resource is intended for medical students, physicians, residents, and cardiology specialists who provide emergency care to patients with cardiac problems.

The book begins with a summary of the basic principles and protocols for emergency cardiology, including the evaluation and management of patients with cardiac symptoms in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The various cardiac emergencies are presented and discussed, with emphasis on their clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.

The next part of the textbook is dedicated to the emergency evaluation and management of heart attack, examining the different phases of the attack, accompanying symptoms, and diagnostic methods, including electrocardiography and biomarkers of cardiac injury. Here, the various strategies for treating heart attack, including pharmacological therapy, revascularization, and management of complications, are presented and discussed.

The next part of the textbook discusses other emergency conditions in cardiology, including acute decompensation of heart failure, arrhythmias, aortic dilatations and ruptures, pericarditis, etc. Here, the specific strategies for diagnosis and treatment of each of these conditions are presented and discussed, emphasizing the important clinical features and therapeutic options.

The final section of the textbook is dedicated to the specific challenges and strategies for managing emergency cardiology in specialized settings, such as the presence of specialized resuscitation teams and cardiac surgical facilities. Here, the different types of procedures and techniques that can be used for the emergency treatment of cardiac problems, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, cardioversion, etc., are reviewed and discussed.

„Emergency Cardiology is an indispensable source of information for medical professionals involved in providing emergency medical care to patients with cardiac problems. This textbook is an essential guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiac emergencies, making it an excellent source of knowledge for all those involved in cardiology and emergency medicine.