Devices in Cardiac Critical Care

Everything you need to know about the latest cardiac devices and how to use them to diagnose and treat patients safely and effectively


In a critical care setting, time is often of the essence and there is no room for confusion about different cardiac devices―which are evolving at a rapid-pace. Understanding how to choose and use each of these devices correctly is crucial. Devices in Cardiac Critical Care addresses this important issue by providing thorough coverage of all the devices you are likely to encounter. Written in an engaging, conversational style, this accessible book will assist you in making effective clinical judgements.

The book is divided into chapters based on genuine clinical cases and features a proposed approach for each case. In addition to the cases, each chapter covers indications, contraindications, mechanism of working, complications, troubleshooting, and includes figures and tables. Key points highlight important information for convenient, quick review. 

Devices in Cardiac Critical Care covers: 

• Resuscitation devices (airway, hypothermia and CPR)
• Mechanical circulatory devices (right and left heart support devices)
• Valvular devices
• Arrythmia devices
• Fluid management/hemodynamic assessment devices (including renal devices)
• Respiratory support devices
• Remote monitoring devices (Tele CCU)

Samin Sharma, MD, is professor of cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY.

Timothy J. Vittorio, MD, is a cardiologist at BronxCare Hospital Center in Bronx, NY. 

Muhammad Saad, MD, is a cardiologist in the Department of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY.