Emergency cardiology

Editor: Prof. Dr. Ml. Grigorov, II 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 help with cardiac emergencies. This knowledge resource is intended for medical students, physicians, residents, and cardiology professionals involved in providing emergency medical care to patients with heart problems.

The book begins with a summary of the basic principles and protocols of emergency cardiology, including the evaluation and management of patients with cardiac symptoms in the hospital and outpatient settings. Here, the various cardiac emergencies are presented and discussed, emphasizing their clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.

The next part of the textbook is devoted to the emergency assessment and management of a heart attack, looking at the different phases of the attack, accompanying symptoms and methods of diagnosis, including electrocardiography and biomarkers of cardiac injury. Here, the various strategies for the treatment of heart attack, including pharmacological therapy, revascularization, and management of complications, are presented and discussed.

The next part of the textbook covers other emergencies in cardiology, including acute decompensation of heart failure, arrhythmias, aortic dilations and ruptures, pericarditis, and more. Specific diagnostic and treatment strategies for each of these conditions are presented and discussed here, emphasizing important clinical features and therapeutic options.

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

"Emergency Cardiology" is an indispensable source of information for medical professionals involved in providing emergency medical care to patients with heart 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 involved in cardiology and emergency medicine.