Acute Coronary Syndromes A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease |
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| Author:
| Theroux, Pierre |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7216-9613-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2003 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $337.70 |
Book Description:
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One of the leading experts in the field and a stellar cast of contributors provide all of the scientific and clinical information needed to facilitate rapid evaluation and immediate management of acute coronary syndromes using today's full range of strategies-from pharmaceutical approaches to revascularization. Readers will also find coverage of special considerations for specific populations and care settings, as well as the recent guidelines from the AHA/ACC and ESC Task Forces for...
More DescriptionOne of the leading experts in the field and a stellar cast of contributors provide all of the scientific and clinical information needed to facilitate rapid evaluation and immediate management of acute coronary syndromes using today's full range of strategies-from pharmaceutical approaches to revascularization. Readers will also find coverage of special considerations for specific populations and care settings, as well as the recent guidelines from the AHA/ACC and ESC Task Forces for the management of these challenging, life-threatening syndromes.
- Examines the molecular mechanisms of acute coronary syndromes, inflammation and immunity.
- Explains the function of the endothelium and its role in atherosclerosis.
- Explores all of the current methods of diagnosis and provides outcomes data for each modality, encompassing ECG, biochemical markers, angiography, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, MRI, CT, and more.
- Covers today's full range of available management strategies, including antiplatelet therapy, gene therapy, and pharmaceutical approaches to inflammation, revascularization, and more.
- Discusses special considerations for the care of acute coronary syndromes in the ED and CCU.
- Offers guidance on the management of special populations and chronic patients.
- Includes guidelines for management of acute coronary syndromes from the AHA/ACC and ESC Task Forces, with commentary from Eugene Braunwald, MD and Michel Bertrand, MD.