ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Nursing

The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Nursing provides in-depth learning for nurses specialising in caring for patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease and inherited cardiovascular conditions.

This textbook comprises 15 chapters written by experts in the field. The pathology of coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease and inherited cardiovascular conditions are all discussed in great detail. 

The epidemiology of cardiovascular disease is covered, including disease burden and inequalities across Europe. Chapters devoted to education and communication and pharmacology also feature and the book concludes with a chapter which discusses the future challenges and opportunities for nurses and the evolution of nursing in cardiovascular care.

The textbook targets nurses entering cardiovascular specialisation and university students undertaking specialist courses in cardiovascular care. The editors hope that the textbook inspires readers to ask questions, search for answers and become the best cardiovascular nurses they can be. There is a strong body of evidence showing that educational provision for nurses increases patient safety and saves lives; The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Nursing aims to be an essential part of this provision.

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