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Heart and Stroke Foundation meets Heart Month for 50% Off

 

Last October, the Heart and Stroke Foundation released its quinquennial (that’s every five years – now we’ve both learned a new word) update to its guidelines. As always, those new guidelines take a few months to find their way into revised print publications like the ACLS Provider Manual, so in the meantime, students and medical personnel typically work with a combination of the previous editions and a list of updates (posted as free PDFs here).

Well, since it’s Heart Month, and with the new editions on the horizon, we’ve decided to clear out the 2015 editions at 50% off our regular selling prices. While supplies last, as the saying goes, we’ll have copies of the ACLS, BLS, PALS and PEARS Provider Manuals, and PALS Pocket cards available here for half price. (ACLS Pocket Cards and ECC Handbooks are already sold out.)

New Release: Hurst’s The Heart

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First released in 1966 by John Willis Hurst (who had served as the cardiologist of  President Lyndon B. Johnson), Hurst’s The Heart is now it’s 14th edition, and has become one of the most widely used medical textbooks in the world.

 

From the Publisher:

  • ALL CHAPTERS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REWRITTEN
  • MANY NEW EXPERT AUTHORS
  • MOST REFERENCES ARE LESS THAN FIVE YEARS OLD
  • NEW REDRAWN FIGURES REFLECT THE LATEST INFORMATION
  • COVERAGE OF THE MOST RECENT CLINICAL TRIALS, PRACTICE GUIDELINES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE

5 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW!
“This is an outstanding choice for those who strive for a firm foundation in cardiovascular medicine, as well as an up-to-date and user-friendly source that addresses every discipline in the field. The updates and enhancements to this edition have made the book easier to use.”–Doody’s Review Service (reviewing previous edition)

Cardiology’s cornerstone text and your first place to turn for the latest developments that promise better patient care

Hailed for its authority, currency, and ability to translate the latest research and advances into real-world clinical application, Hurst’s The Heart is the field’s landmark text and cardiology’s longest continuously published reference book. Written to meet your ever-changing clinical information needs, this trusted classic offers a solid foundation in cardiovascular medicine and complete coverage of all major cardiovascular topics.

Within its pages, you will find succinct, visually appealing summaries of all the major new trials and guidelines, along with tips for optimizing outcomes and health quality. The Fourteenth Edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, while still maintaining a strong focus on quality patient care.

HERE’S WHY THIS IS THE BEST EDITION YET:

– NEW CHAPTERS include Arrythmogenic Cardiomyopathy; Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation; Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease; Left Ventricular Noncompaction; Evaluation and Management of Acute Heart Failure; Carotid Artery Stenting; and Race, Ethnicity, and Cardiovascular Disease
– NEW SECTIONS include Metabolic Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease and Cigarette Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease
– More than 1,500 full-color illustrations and 500 tables (many new to this edition)
– The wisdom, experience, and authority of approximately 300 expert contributors

 

Hurst’s The Heart is now available in store or online for delivery directly to your door through this link.

 

 

ACLS 2015 Provider Manual In Stock

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Well, the 2015s certainly came out more quickly than the 2010 Guidelines (we didn’t receive the 2010 ACLS book until December 2011), so with the arrival of the ACLS Provider Manual, we now have the ACLS, BLS and ECC books all reflecting the 2015 guidelines. (The new PALS Manual still isn’t due till July/August.)

Like the previous editions, the new ACLS manual’s text pages are accompanied by a few helpful extras – specifically, the ACLS Precourse Preparation Checklist Card, the 2-card Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Pocket Reference Card Set, and a set of adhesive page tabs to allow you to mark the sections most relevant to your specific needs. (The Pocket Cards are also available separately.)

We received 60 copies in this first shipment, and now that it’s officially in print, shouldn’t have any further trouble keeping the title in stock until sometime in 2020. If you’d like a copy but can’t get into the store, you can order it through this link, or give us a call at 902-494-3020, and we’ll get your information over the phone and ship it to you.

The 2015 Heart and Stroke Guidelines are Out…

 

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“Out” in this case meaning that they’ve been released to the world, but not yet bound into books.

The preliminary release dates for the ECC and ACLS books respectively are November/December and March/April (though given the 2010 edition’s shipping dates of March 2011 for the ECC, and December 2011 for the ACLS Handbooks, we’re taking an appropriately medical ‘wait and see’ position about that).

In the meantime, if you have a 2010 edition now (or need to get one before the 2015s are on the shelves), you can download a thorough 36-page PDF of the changes (pictured above) here, a 7-page ‘at a glance’ version here, or a side-by-side comparison chart of Key Changes between the 2010 and 2015 Guidelines here.

And while we’re waiting for the new releases, we’ll be marking the 2010 ECC Handbooks down to $26.20, and the 2010 ACLS Provider Manuals to $36.47.

“Just a Little Heart Attack” again…

In honour of Heart Month, and in the time-honoured tradition of television repeats, we have this example of a video using humour to teach an important lesson – first posted here in 2012.

Elizabeth Banks –of “Scrubs,” “30 Rock,” and “Modern Family”– demonstrates the warning signs of a heart attack as her supermom character gets the family off to work and school (and eventually tries to make an unusual bargain with 911).

Watch, laugh, and most important, learn.

Learning from Celebrities: The Continuing Story…

A little over a year ago, we shared a video put together by the British Heart Association and actor Vinnie Jones, demonstrating how to use the song “Staying Alive” to time compressions while giving Hands-Only CPR. Well now, the American Heart Association and Community star (and doctor, really) Ken Jeong have made their own version. The accents are different, but the song remains the same.

“I think the worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades…” Demetri Martin.

Marathon Runs -Probably- Won’t Kill You

Runners waiting for the start of the 2010 Bluenose Marathon

 

Well, if you’re planning on taking part in this weekend’s Bluenose Marathon (or a marathon wherever “here” is for you), take heart -so to speak- that despite the popular belief that marathons and half-marathons are heart attacks waiting to happen, a study published in January’s New England Journal of Medicine found that the chances of cardiac arrest at marathons and half-marathons was the same or lower than other strenous activities – and that most heart attacks that did occur were the result of pre-existing problems. (If you’re not a NEJM subscriber, you can find a summary of the study here.)

Of the nearly 11 million runners included in the surveyed races, only 59 suffered cardiac arrest – 40 at marathons and 19 at half marathons. Significantly, a key factor in the survival of runners that did suffer cardiac arrest was the ability of bystanders to start CPR. So if you’re running, the odds are in your favour, and if you’re planning to be in the crowd, now is a good time to watch this video from a few months ago. (You might just save a life…)

 

February is of course, Heart Month…

…and it seems like an appropriate time to feature two of the all-time heavyweight titles in this field – both of which were released in new editions last year – as well as something a bit more generally accessible.

 

Hurst’s the Heart, considered the cornerstone of current scholarship in the discipline, is now in its 13th edition. The latest release of this title includes 19 new chapters and 59 new authors, each of whom are internationally recognized as experts in their respective content areas.

Featuring an enhanced, reader-friendly design, Hurst’s the Heart, covers need-to-know clinical advances, as well as issues that are becoming increasingly vital to cardiologists worldwide, along with the most complete overview of cardiology topics available – plus a timely new focus on evidence-based medicine, health outcomes, & health quality.

Features include: 1548 full-color illustrations & 578 tables; companion DVD with image bank includes key figures & tables from the text; the Cardiovascular Disease: Past, Present, & Future section includes a new chapter on assessing & improving quality of care in cardiovascular medicine & the section on the scientific foundations of cardiovascular medicine has been thoroughly revised.

 

The 9th edition of Braunwald’s Heart Disease is part of the growing trend of print-based books with extensive web-based enhancements. Premium website features include an extensive multi-tiered update collection overseen by Dr. Braunwald himself, a library of dynamic cardiac imaging videos and an audio library of heart sounds that will help cardiologists improve their diagnostic clinical skills.

New chapters offer insight into everything from new imaging techniques to designing clinical trials and avoiding conflicts of interest. Hundreds of world authorities, including many new contributors, synthesize all of the developments that are revolutionizing practice- from the newest findings in molecular biology and genetics to the latest imaging modalities, interventional procedures, and medications.

 

And if the first two titles are more than you need for day-to-day information or personal heart health advice, we’re currently awaiting the imminent (due January 31st) release of The Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life! In this less extensive and decidedly less expensive option, the Mayo Clinic provides up-to-date, clinically proven information that addresses the key causes of heart disease and provides clear, actionable advice in an easy-to follow format, including:

* The three key actions you can taken in a quick-start plan to help you jump-start your way to heart health
* A heart-health assessment to help you create your own customized plan
* An easy-to-follow program designed for life-long heart health
* Tools to help you determine your risk for heart disease
* Information on how to recognize symptoms of heart disease-and what to do about them
* Background on cholesterol’s role and info on how you can minimize the effects of bad cholesterol and enhance your levels of good cholesterol
* How to talk to your doctor about heart concerns and what to expect during a medical evaluation
* How heart disease symptoms can be different in women, and other special concerns for women
* How to raise heart-healthy children
* …and more

Hurst’s the Heart, Braunwald’s Heart Disease, and The Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life! are (or will soon be, for the third title) available in store or can be ordered for delivery to your door through our virtual bookstore.

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