Part of the European Society of Cardiology series, 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. The textbook builds on the ESC Core Curriculum for the Continuing Professional Development of Nurses Working in Cardiovascular Care.

There are fifteen 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. Whilst tailoring nursing assessment and interventions to the care of patients with heart disease, the textbook emphasises high quality holistic care taking account of the needs of patients with complex comorbidities, as well as their families. The imperative of prevention and rehabilitation in terms of both primary and secondary prevention is described as well as educational, behavioural and therapeutic interventions. The epidemiology of cardiovascular disease is covered including disease burden and inequalities across European regions. Chapters devoted to education and communication and pharmacology are also included and the book concludes with a chapter which discusses the future challenges and opportunities for nurses in addition to the evolution of nursing in cardiovascular care.

The target readership of the textbook are nurses entering cardiovascular specialisation and university students undertaking specialist courses in cardiovascular care. The hope of the editors is 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.

Contents

Chapter 1 The epidemiology of cardiovascular disease
Chapter 2 Delivering high-quality cardiovascular care
Chapter 3 Key considerations for continuing professional development and specialization
Section 2 Holistic nursing care: assessment intervention, and evaluation
Chapter 4 Anatomy and physiology of the healthy heart
Chapter 5 Nursing assessment and care planning in the context of cardiovascular care
Chapter 6 Care of the patient with coronary artery disease
Chapter 7 Care of the patient with cardiac arrhythmias
Chapter 8 Care of the patient with valvular heart disease
Chapter 9 Care of the patient with inherited cardiac conditions and congenital heart diseases
Chapter 10 Care of the patient with heart failure
Chapter 11 Cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation
Chapter 12 Pharmacology for cardiovascular nurses
Chapter 13 Patient education and communication
Chapter 14 Addressing the current challenges for the delivery of holistic care
Chapter 15 Looking forward: the future of cardiovascular care