{"product_id":"clinical-skills-and-the-cardiovascular-system-paperback-softback-9781394338801","title":"Clinical Skills and the Cardiovascular System (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394338801","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eClinical Skills and the Cardiovascular System\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIan Peate (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394338801, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 May 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 17 x 1.4 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevelop essential skills for enhancing cardiovascular health, ensuring accurate assessment and patient-focused treatment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Cardiovascular System\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a structured approach to understanding and mastering the clinical assessment and procedural skills that are essential for delivering safe, effective and compassionate care for patients with conditions affecting the cardiovascular system.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of \u003ci\u003ePeate’s Clinical Skills\u003c\/i\u003e, a 12-book series that combines knowledge of human anatomy and physiology with practical, confident clinical skills, this volume is organised into chapters covering how to engage with patients, assessing the cardiovascular system, health promotion, planning care for hypertension, vital signs, the electrocardiograph, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medicine management. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Cardiovascular System\u003c\/i\u003e equips readers with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Clear explanations of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to the cardiovascular system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Step-by-step guidance on assessment, examination, and procedural techniques, emphasising best practice and patient safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Insights on interpreting findings, recognising abnormalities, and applying knowledge to guide care decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Guidance on teamwork, infection prevention and control, documentation, and patient-centred care throughout clinical practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strategies to explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and care procedures to patients and families, while offering emotional support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Skills and the Cardiovascular System\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for all healthcare and social care students—including those returning to practice and newly qualified practitioners—who manage patients with cardiovascular conditions and seek practical ways to deliver a higher standard of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction 1\u003cbr\u003eThe Cardiovascular System 2\u003cbr\u003eThe Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System 2\u003cbr\u003eThe Blood Vessels 2\u003cbr\u003eComponents of Blood 6\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics and Composition of Blood 8\u003cbr\u003eFunctions of Blood 8\u003cbr\u003eFormation of Blood Cells 9\u003cbr\u003eRed Blood Cells 9\u003cbr\u003eWhite Blood Cells 12\u003cbr\u003ePlatelets 13\u003cbr\u003eHaemostasis and Coagulation 14\u003cbr\u003eBlood Groups 14\u003cbr\u003eThe Lymphatic System 15\u003cbr\u003eLymphatic Organs 17\u003cbr\u003eThe Size and the Location of the Heart 18\u003cbr\u003eStructure of the Heart 19\u003cbr\u003eBlood Flow Through the Heart 21\u003cbr\u003eCoronary Arteries and Veins 23\u003cbr\u003eConducting System of the Heart 24\u003cbr\u003eThe Cardiac Cycle 26\u003cbr\u003eCardiac Output 28\u003cbr\u003eNerve Supply to the Heart 28\u003cbr\u003eChemical Regulation of the Heart 29\u003cbr\u003eBaroreceptors and the Cardiovascular Centre 30\u003cbr\u003eOther Factors Affecting Heart Rate Regulation 30\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 31\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 31\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 32\u003cbr\u003eReferences 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Engaging with Patients and Assessing the Cardiovascular System 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction 35\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding the Patient's Perspective 35\u003cbr\u003eCultural Sensitivity 35\u003cbr\u003eHealth Literacy 36\u003cbr\u003eEmotional Responses 37\u003cbr\u003eSubjective and Objective Data 40\u003cbr\u003eAssessing the Cardiovascular System 40\u003cbr\u003eHistory Taking: A Comprehensive Approach to ​Cardiovascular Assessment 41\u003cbr\u003eEnhancing Communication During History Taking 45\u003cbr\u003eCardiovascular Examination 45\u003cbr\u003ePreparation to Undertake the Assessment 45\u003cbr\u003eThe Physical Examination 47\u003cbr\u003eInspection 47\u003cbr\u003ePalpation 48\u003cbr\u003eAuscultation 48\u003cbr\u003eBlood Pressure and Pulse 50\u003cbr\u003ePeripheral Vascular System 50\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Tests 50\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation and Interpretation 51\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 51\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 52\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 53\u003cbr\u003eReferences 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Health Promotion 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction 56\u003cbr\u003eCardiovascular Mortality 57\u003cbr\u003eHealth Promotion 57\u003cbr\u003eKey Components of Health Promotion 57\u003cbr\u003ePolicy Development 57\u003cbr\u003eAddressing Socioeconomic Disparities 58\u003cbr\u003ePublic Health Outcomes 59\u003cbr\u003eUrban and Environmental Planning 59\u003cbr\u003ePreventive Healthcare and Education 59\u003cbr\u003eHealth Literacy and Cardiovascular Disease 59\u003cbr\u003eImproving Health Literacy to Address Cardiovascular Disease 62\u003cbr\u003eRisk Factors Associated with Cardiovascular Disease 64\u003cbr\u003eThe Role of the Healthcare Practitioner 66\u003cbr\u003eStrategies for CVD Health Promotion 67\u003cbr\u003eHealth Screening 71\u003cbr\u003eSupporting Behaviour Change 71\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 73\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 74\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 75\u003cbr\u003eReferences 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Planning Care: Hypertension 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction 79\u003cbr\u003ePatient-centred Care 79\u003cbr\u003eShared Decision-making 80\u003cbr\u003eHypertension 81\u003cbr\u003ePrimary and Secondary Hypertension 82\u003cbr\u003eSigns and Symptoms 83\u003cbr\u003eRisk Factors 84\u003cbr\u003eAssessment 84\u003cbr\u003ePlanning Care 91\u003cbr\u003eEvaluation 94\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 95\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 95\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 96\u003cbr\u003eReferences 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Vital Signs 99\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction 99\u003cbr\u003eInformed Consent 101\u003cbr\u003eAssessing Competence to Consent in Cardiovascular Care 101\u003cbr\u003eVoluntary Consent in Life-critical Circumstances 101\u003cbr\u003eCultural and Personal Considerations 102\u003cbr\u003eThe Role of Shared Decision-making 102\u003cbr\u003eEthical Challenges in Cardiovascular Consent 102\u003cbr\u003eProcedures 102\u003cbr\u003eBlood Pressure 103\u003cbr\u003eLying and Standing Blood Pressure 105\u003cbr\u003ePulse 107\u003cbr\u003eRespiration 109\u003cbr\u003eTemperature 110\u003cbr\u003eInfluencing Factors 111\u003cbr\u003eOxygen Saturations 112\u003cbr\u003eFactors Affecting Pulse Oximetry 112\u003cbr\u003ePreparation and Equipment 113\u003cbr\u003eUndertaking Pulse Oximetry 113\u003cbr\u003eInterpretation of Results 114\u003cbr\u003eSummary of Interpretation 115\u003cbr\u003eRaising Concerns When Assessing Vital Signs 117\u003cbr\u003eBarriers to Raising Concerns in Cardiovascular Contexts 118\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation and Communicating Findings 118\u003cbr\u003ePost-care 119\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 121\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 121\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 122\u003cbr\u003eReferences 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Electrocardiograph 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction 125\u003cbr\u003eThe Cardiac Cycle 125\u003cbr\u003eWhat It Is – Definition 126\u003cbr\u003eConsent and Explanation 128\u003cbr\u003eProcedure 129\u003cbr\u003eThree-lead ECG 131\u003cbr\u003eFive-lead ECG 131\u003cbr\u003eTwelve-lead ECG 131\u003cbr\u003eThe Limb Leads 134\u003cbr\u003eEinthoven's Triangle 134\u003cbr\u003eModified 12-lead ECG Placement 136\u003cbr\u003eRecording the ECG 136\u003cbr\u003eSpecialised Types of ECG 137\u003cbr\u003eTelemetry 139\u003cbr\u003eInterpretation of ECG Results 139\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation 142\u003cbr\u003ePost-care 144\u003cbr\u003eRaising Concerns 145\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 146\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 147\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 149\u003cbr\u003eReferences 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 151\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction 151\u003cbr\u003eWhat It Is – Definition 151\u003cbr\u003ePathophysiology of Cardiac Arrest 152\u003cbr\u003ePathophysiological Progression of Cardiac Arrest 155\u003cbr\u003eConsent and Explanation 157\u003cbr\u003eCardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment 157\u003cbr\u003eBasic Life Support 162\u003cbr\u003ePerforming Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 165\u003cbr\u003eContinuing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 166\u003cbr\u003eUsing an Automated External Defibrillator 166\u003cbr\u003eSigns of Regaining Consciousness 167\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Life Support 167\u003cbr\u003ePharmacology in Resuscitation 171\u003cbr\u003eInterpretation of Results: Ceasing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Efforts 172\u003cbr\u003eUnequivocal Criteria 173\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Considerations for Decision-making 173\u003cbr\u003eFactors That Should Not Solely Determine Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Termination 173\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation 174\u003cbr\u003ePost-care 175\u003cbr\u003eImmediate Post-cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Care 175\u003cbr\u003eCare for the Family 175\u003cbr\u003eSupporting Healthcare Staff 177\u003cbr\u003eConsideration of Organ Donation 178\u003cbr\u003eRaising Concerns 178\u003cbr\u003eBefore Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Identifying and Addressing Concerns 180\u003cbr\u003eDuring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Raising Concerns ​in a High-pressure Environment 180\u003cbr\u003eAfter Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Reflecting, Reporting ​and Supporting Staff and Families 181\u003cbr\u003eCreating a Culture of Openness and Patient-centred Care 181\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 182\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms 182\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 183\u003cbr\u003eReferences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Medicine Management: The Cardiovascular System 187\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction 187\u003cbr\u003eMedicine Management 187\u003cbr\u003eMedicine Optimisation in Practice 188\u003cbr\u003eMedicine Management 189\u003cbr\u003eLegal, Ethical and Professional Responsibilities 192\u003cbr\u003ePharmacology 195\u003cbr\u003ePharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and the Cardiovascular System 196\u003cbr\u003ePharmacokinetics in Cardiovascular Drugs 197\u003cbr\u003ePharmacodynamics in Cardiovascular Drugs 198\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Safe Medicine Management Skills 199\u003cbr\u003eInterpretation of 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