Contents:

Introduction: Tackling Cardiac Disease in the 21st Century: The Need for an Integrated Approach. PART ONE: BACKGROUND. Cardiac Disease in the 21st Century: An Evolving Epidemic. Case Management in Cardiac Disease: Key Concepts and Supporting Evidence. PART TWO: SUCCESSFUL MODELS. COACH. MULTIFIT. CASE MANAGEMENT. EURO ACTION. NHS FRAMEWORK IN ACTION. PART THREE: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN MULTIDISCPLINARY CARE. Coordinating Management: A Critical Role for the Cardiac Nurse. Supporting the Patient: A Key Role for Allied Health Professionals. Food for Thought: A Key Role for Dieticians. Assuming Ultimate Responsibility: The Need for Specialist Oversight. PART FOUR: TRANSLATING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE. Applying Case Management of Cardiac Disease: A Real-Life Approach. Ensuring Optimal Outcomes: Measuring the Impact of Case-Management. PART FIVE: FUTURE DIRECTIONS. Case Management of Cardiac Disease: What Does the Future Hold?