Acute coronary syndromes. (©2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Eric J. Topol.
• Other Names: Topol, Eric J, 1954-
• Contents: Front Cover; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Coronary Artery Inflammation; Chapter 2: Genetic Basis of Acute Coronary Syndromes; Chapter 3: Plaque Rupture: Pathoanatomical and Biomechanical Considerations; Chapter 4: Embolization As a Pathological Mechanism; Chapter 5: Plaque Vulnerability (Insights from Intravascular Ultrasound, Optical Coherence Tomography, and Thermography); Chapter 6: Differences Between Unstable Angina and Acute Myocardial Infarction: Pathophysiological and Clinical Spectrum. Chapter 7: Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: The Open Artery and Tissue ReperfusionChapter 8: Prehospital Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction; Chapter 9: Fibrinolysis for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction: First and Second Generation Agents; Chapter 10: Third-Generation Fibrinolytic Agents and Combined Fibrinoplatelet Lysis for Acute Myocardial Infarction; Chapter 11: Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndromes in the Emergency Department: Evolution of Chest Pain Centers; Chapter 12: Facilitated Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Myocardial Infarction. Chapter 13: Regional Centers of Excellence for the Care of Patients with Acute Coronary SyndromesChapter 14: The Role of Troponin in Risk Stratification; Chapter 15: B-Type Natriuretic Peptides in Acute Coronary Syndromes; Chapter 16: Inflammatory Markers in Acute Coronary Syndromes; Chapter 17: Early Invasive Vs. Early Conservative Strategies for Acute Coronary Syndromes; Chapter 18: Intravenous Platelet Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors for Acute Coronary Syndromes; Chapter 19: The Role of P2Y12 Blockade in Acute Coronary Syndromes and in the Catheterization Laboratory. Chapter 20: Dosing and AspirinChapter 21: Antithrombin Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndromes; Chapter 22: Bedside Anticoagulant Testing; Chapter 23: Bedside Platelet Monitoring; Chapter 24: Statins and Plaque Stabilization; Chapter 25: Diabetes in Acute Coronary Syndrome; Chapter 26: Cardiac Rupture: Pathobiology, Diagnosis, Medical Management, and Surgical Intervention; Chapter 27: Microcirculatory Dysfunction in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Evaluation, Management, and Treatment; Chapter 28: Stem Cell Therapy for ACS: The Possibility of Myocardial Regeneration. Chapter 29: Cardiogenic Shock and Heart Failure Complicating Acute Myocardial InfarctionChapter 30: Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction: International and Regional Differences; Chapter 31: Quality of Coronary Disease Report Cards; Chapter 32: Cost-Effectiveness of New Diagnostic Tools and Therapies for Acute Coronary Syndromes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W.
• Edition: 3rd ed., rev. and expanded
• Publisher Details: New York : Marcel Dekker
• Publication Date: 2005
• Copyright Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource (763 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.1/23; Coronary heart disease; Myocardial Ischemia -- therapy; Biomarkers; Myocardial Ischemia -- diagnosis; Coronary heart disease; Artères coronaires -- Maladies; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Heart; MEDICAL -- Cardiology; Coronary heart disease; Angina pectoris; Hartinfarct; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0203025679; 9780203025673
• Related ISBNs: 0824757955
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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