In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editors Drs. Steven Hollenberg and Jos? L. Diaz-Gomez bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Cardiovascular Intensive Care. Top experts cover key topics such as hemodynamic monitoring in the cardiac ICU; the role of ultrasound in the cardiac ICU; cardiogenic shock; management of patients after cardiac arrest; temporary mechanical circulatory support; and more.- Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the changing epidemiology of the cardiac intensive care unit; diagnosis and management of LVAD emergencies; design and execution of clinical trials in the CICU; end-of life issues in patients with mechanical circulatory support; and more.- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cardiovascular intensive care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
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Table of Contents
The Changing Epidemiology of the Cardiac Intensive Care UnitCurrent and Future Role of Ultrasonography in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Cardiogenic Shock: Pathogenesis, Classification, and Management
Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest
Management of Vasoplegic Shock in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit after Cardiac Surgery
Management of Arrhythmias in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Valvular Heart Disease in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Failure in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Heart Transplantation-Postoperative Considerations
Left Ventricular Assist Device Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management
Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Design and Execution of Clinical Trials in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
End-of-Life Planning in Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support