Cardiac Intensive Care, Third Edition, edited by David L. Brown MD, offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary exploration of critical cardiac illness. This essential resource, published by Elsevier on October 25, 2018, with ISBN-10: 323529933 and ISBN-13: 978-0323529938, has been recognized as a Doody’s Core Title® 2024 in Critical Care. Dr. Brown and a distinguished group of experts meticulously guide readers through the complexities of cardiac pathophysiology, disease states encountered in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), and the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques available today. The book delves into recent advancements, including novel care paradigms, innovative mechanical support modalities, and emerging therapies and interventions. It features 11 new chapters covering critical topics such as Palliative Care, Temporary Pacemaker Insertion, Pericardiocentesis, Distributive Shock, Electrical Storm, Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation after Cardiac Arrest, Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices, Cardiorenal Syndrome, Fulminant Myocarditis, Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Unstable Supraventricular Tachycardia. Additionally, readers gain access to online resources that include heart sounds and murmurs to enhance the chapter on history and physical examination, ensuring a dynamic and up-to-date learning experience in this rapidly evolving field.
