This book offers the first clinically oriented reference textbook in emergency cardiac care. Based on AHA science--and directed by an AHA physician certified in cardiology and emergency medicine--this book functions as a complete reference source to emergency cardiac care offering bench research translated to the clinician's needs at the bedside and end-of-life issues. The content is appropriate for a large audience including the early caregivers (ED, CCU nurses), house staff (students, residents, fellows), and hospitalists responsible for cardiovascular emergency situations.