Cardiac nursing : the red reference book for cardiac nurses / [edited by] Elizabeth M. Perpetua [and] Patricia A. Keegan

Includes bibliographical references and index

Evidence-based practice in cardiac nursing -- Cardiac anatomy and physiology -- Systemic and pulmonary circulation and oxygen delivery -- Regulation of cardiac output and blood pressure -- Hematopoiesis, coagulation, and bleeding -- Fluid and electrolyte and acid-base balance and imbalance -- Sleep -- Physiologic adaptations with aging -- History and physical exam -- Laboratory tests using blood -- Radiologic examination of the chest -- Electrocardiography and cardiac rhythm -- Echocardiography -- Cardiac stress testing-physiologic evaluation with exercise and pharmacologic agents -- Nuclear, magnetic resonance, and computed tomography imaging -- Cardiac catheterization -- Hemodynamic monitoring -- Cardiac electrophysiology studies -- Psychosocial risk factors for cardiac disease -- Obesity: an overview of assessment and treatment -- Exercise and activity -- Smoking cessation and effective treatment -- Hypertension -- Lipid management -- Diabetes and cardiovascular disease -- Cardiovascular disease in women -- Palliative care in cardiology -- Medical, surgical, and catheter-based therapy for cardiovascular disease -- Ischemic heart disease -- Peripheral arterial disease -- Acquired valvular heart disease: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and medical management -- Therapeutic intervention for acquired valvular heart disease: surgical and catheter-based approaches -- Adult congenital heart disease -- Pericardial, myocardial, and endocardial diseases: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment -- Supraventricular arrhythmia -- Ventricular arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and sudden cardiac death -- Heart failure: pathogenesis and diagnosis -- Heart failure: guideline-directed medical and device therapy -- Therapeutic intervention for cardiogenic shock and end-stage heart failure: mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation -- Therapeutic intervention for cardiovascular disease: future advances and approaches -- Disease management models for cardiovascular care -- Global and population health -- Quality in cardiovascular care -- Advanced practice nursing and cardiovascular care -- Leadership and team-based care

Designed for both new and experienced nurses, this is top-level, expert direction on developing care plans, performing assessments, interpreting labs, diagnosis, and more, making this the vital road map to safe, positive cardiac patient outcomes