ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Nursing

The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Nursing is a comprehensive learning resource for nurses specializing in cardiovascular care. It covers pathology, assessment, interventions, prevention, rehabilitation, epidemiology, education, communication, and pharmacology. The textbook is designed to inspire readers to become the best cardiovascular nurses they can be and aims to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Nursing, a part of the European Society of Cardiology series, is an invaluable resource for nurses specializing in the care of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Written by esteemed experts in the field, this comprehensive textbook offers in-depth learning to enhance the expertise of nurses in this specialized area.

The textbook is organized into fifteen chapters, each dedicated to a specific cardiovascular condition. The pathology of coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, and inherited cardiovascular conditions is explored in great detail, providing a thorough understanding of these conditions.

While tailoring nursing assessment and interventions to the care of patients with heart disease, the textbook emphasizes the importance of providing high-quality holistic care that considers the needs of patients with complex comorbidities, as well as their families. The textbook also highlights the imperative of prevention and rehabilitation, encompassing educational, behavioral, and therapeutic interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Furthermore, the textbook addresses the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, including disease burden and inequalities across European regions. Chapters devoted to education and communication and pharmacology provide valuable insights into these aspects of cardiovascular care.

The book concludes with a chapter that discusses the future challenges and opportunities for nurses in cardiovascular care, as well as the evolution of nursing in this field. The target readership of the textbook includes nurses entering cardiovascular specialization and university students undertaking specialist courses in cardiovascular care.

The editors of the textbook have a clear vision: to inspire readers to ask questions, seek answers, and strive to become the best cardiovascular nurses they can be. By providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise, this textbook empowers nurses to provide exceptional care to patients with cardiovascular conditions and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular nursing.

Weight: 958g
Dimension: 190 x 247 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198849315