"Here's why this book is so terrific: - It will teach you all the important things you need to know about cardiovascular care. (And it will leave out all the fluff that wastes your time.) - It will help you remember what you've learned. - It will make you smile as it enhances your knowledge and skills. Don't believe me? Try these recurring logos on for size: Advice from the experts--tips and tricks from other cardiovascular care nurses on how to best perform cardiovascular care Peak technique--clear, concise explanations about the best ways to perform cardiovascular procedures Now I get it!--simplified explanations of difficult concepts related to the cardiovascular system No place like home--key information about adapting care to a home environment Memory joggers--acronyms and other mnemonics that aid recall of important information."--Provided by publisher.

Anatomy and physiology -- Assessment -- Prevention and risk reduction -- Diagnostic tests and procedures -- Treatments -- Arrhythmias -- Inflammatory and valvular disorders -- Degenerative disorders -- Vascular disorders -- Emergencies and complications -- Practice makes perfect.