Description
The ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care, 3rd Edition is the official textbook of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association (ACVC) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and represents the definitive reference for the management of critically ill cardiac patients. Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of premature mortality and disability worldwide, making timely diagnosis, early intervention, and specialized care essential for improving patient outcomes.
This fully updated edition provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to intensive and acute cardiovascular care, addressing the needs of cardiologists, critical care specialists, emergency physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. The textbook integrates clinical expertise with organizational and ethical considerations, emphasizing collaboration across specialties and optimized care pathways within intensive cardiac care units (ICCUs).
Structured into ten clearly defined sections, the book offers systematic coverage of the field:
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Section 1 focuses on the definition, structure, organization, ethical issues, and quality of care in ICCUs
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Section 2 addresses pre-hospital care and immediate emergency department management
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Sections 3–5 cover patient monitoring, diagnostic strategies, and interventional procedures
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Sections 6–8 focus on acute coronary syndromes, acute decompensated heart failure, and life-threatening arrhythmias
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Section 9 reviews other acute cardiovascular conditions requiring intensive care
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Section 10 addresses acute non-cardiovascular comorbidities that significantly impact patient outcomes in ICCUs
This edition includes new chapters on low cardiac output states, cardiogenic shock, and pacemaker and ICD troubleshooting, along with extensively revised content throughout. Purchasers of the print edition receive access to an enhanced online version, featuring additional figures, tables, and videos that illustrate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in intensive and acute cardiovascular care.
Authoritative, evidence-based, and globally relevant, the ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care establishes a shared foundation of knowledge and promotes consistent, high-quality care across the evolving field of acute and intensive cardiology.
