Unstable Coronary Artery Syndromes Pathophysiology Diagnosis And Treatment

Author : Robert L. Wilensky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461557151
Total Pages : 617 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unstable Coronary Artery Syndromes Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment written by Robert L. Wilensky and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiovascular disease affects 20% of all Americans and is the leading cause of death in the USA. Every year approximately 1,500.000 Americans suffer from an acute myocardial infarction, and over 25% of the total number of deaths in this country are attributable to coronary artery disease. Unstable angina causes over 650,000 hospital admissions, and in the absence of medical therapy, the rate of progression from unstable angina to infarction is 12-20%. Since plaque disruption, plaque erosion, and acute intracoronary thrombus formation play major roles in the pathophysiology of both unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction, and since the two disease entities represent a continuum of coronary ischemic syndromes, it is appropriate to discuss the two disease states in a single monograph. Unstable Coronary Artery Syndromes, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment will offer the clinician a reference book which coherently discusses the pathophysiology of acute ischemic syndromes as well as remarks diagnosis and treatment strategies. Geared toward internists and cardiologists, the book should allow the reader to understand the pathophysiology of unstable coronary artery syndromes and subsequently apply this knowledge to patient care.

Author : Eli Gelfand
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470745458
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes written by Eli Gelfand and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-30 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acute Coronary Syndrome covers the spectrum of clinical conditions ranging from unstable angina to non-ST elevation myocardial infarction and ST elevation myocardial infarction. These life-threatening disorders are a major cause of emergency medical care, hospitalization and mortality. Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes is designed to provide busy clinicians with a comprehensive guide to the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of these syndromes. It encompasses the latest technologies, including the use of biomarkers and non-invasive imaging procedures. For each condition, the reader is taken through all of the therapeutic options available; in each case the indications and contraindications are evaluated in the light of the latest clinical trials. Potential complications are dealt with in a similar fashion, permitting the reader to anticipate and manage problems as they arise. The authors also present evidence-based recommendations for long-term care of at-risk patients, encompassing pharmacologic therapies and lifestyle management. The book concludes with a comprehensive collection of appendices that include treatment algorithms, risk scores and a summary of the latest management guidelines. Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes is the most up to date and comprehensive evidence-based guide to managing acute coronary syndromes, in a compact and usable format. It will be of interest to busy specialist physicians in cardiovascular medicine, cardiac and vascular surgery, and critical care, as well as primary care physicians and hospitalists who care for patients with these syndromes.

Author : Walter Bleifeld
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642612881
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unstable Angina written by Walter Bleifeld and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critical phase in coronary heart disease, unstable angina, is thoroughly discussed in contributions by well-known experts. Since myocardial infarction still belongs to the main causes of death, this topic is highly relevant for the present research and possible future treatment of coronary heart disease. The major recent advances made in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy of unstable angina are reported in depth.

Author : Graham Jackson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191562440
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acute Coronary Syndromes written by Graham Jackson and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-10-23 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of morbidity in the developed and developing world. In the acute situation, in contrast to the stable presentation, there is a need for urgency with clear benefits from intervention. However it is imperative that risks are assessed and addressed as part of the long term strategy. Preventing acute coronary syndromes is more important than dealing with them. This concise, practical pocketbook opens with the background and mechanisms leading to the acute event and how an understanding of the pathophysiology can direct the overall management and not just the acute presentation. The books intention is to highlight the practical aspects of management and establish straightforward management plans. It therefore looks at the syndromes via a team approach to address all of the issues and optimise care.

Author : Anthony A. Bavry
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 190851714X
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes in Clinical Practice written by Anthony A. Bavry and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Review of the necessary knowledge to provide optimal evidence-based care for the acute coronary syndrome patient - Comprehensive guide to acute coronary syndrome - Expert commentary from two key thought leaders in the field - Extensive illustrations, tables, figures, and appendix to further guide the reader

Author : Deepak L. Bhatt
Publisher : Remedica
ISBN 13 : 190134665X
Total Pages : 507 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Acute Coronary Syndromes written by Deepak L. Bhatt and published by Remedica. This book was released on 2004 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acute coronary syndromes are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. This work assembles a group of international experts to deliver a concise handbook on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and treatment of ACS.

Author : Paul A. Gurbel
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1908541474
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Acute Coronary Syndromes written by Paul A. Gurbel and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-01-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All patients arriving at hospital with chest pain suggestive of myocardial ischemia require an immediate 12-lead ECG and medical assessment. Management will depend on the type of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) diagnosed. 'Fast Facts: Acute Coronary Syndromes' is an international evidence-based primer that focuses on optimizing patient outcomes via accurate initial diagnosis, appropriate risk stratification and proper therapeutic decision-making in line with both American and European management guidelines. This refreshingly readable handbook simplifies the complexities involved in the care of patients with ACS by: • Familiarizing readers with the common pathophysiology underlying all ACS • Detailing the specifics of clinical assessment (targeted history, symptom-oriented physical exam, electrocardiography, cardiac biomarkers and imaging) • Assisting best practice in ischemic risk stratification and assessment of bleeding risk • Outlining coronary revascularization techniques, reperfusion strategies and preventive measures • Providing an update on potent antithrombotic therapy (antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants) • Clearly explaining the latest developments that are likely to be implemented in the near future. In this fast-changing field it is difficult for healthcare professionals to remain current and virtually impossible to fully understand all of the subtle nuances of the available clinical trial data. This comprehensive handbook is therefore the essential resource for all healthcare professionals looking for up-to-date, easy-to read information that will assist best practice in the identification and management of all patients with ACS. Contents: • Pathophysiology • Diagnosis • Risk stratification and decision-making • Coronary revascularization • Unstable angina/non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction • ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction • Secondary prevention of coronary artery disease • Developments • Useful resources

Author : Peter F. Cohn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461325692
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diagnosis and Therapy of Coronary Artery Disease written by Peter F. Cohn and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because the increasing complexities of diagnos testing and training, for example) are of neces ing and treating coronary artery disease are at sity discussed in more than one chapter with times overwhelming for many physicians, the appropriate cross referencing. Special attention purpose of this book is to bring together in one has been directed at making the references as comprehensive yet reasonably concise text a current as possible. Since the aim of the book is to do more than just update the concepts, the scholarly but clinically oriented analysis of the reader is also informed of the pertinent contro major aspects of coronary artery disease. The book is mainly intended for internists versies in the field. The word controversy is used in its most liberal form, so as to include areas of and clinical cardiologists as well as for those in training for these respective disciplines, but it disagreement or of uncertainty as well as should also be of interest to primary care physi changes in traditional views. Each of the con cians responsible for the management of pa tributors has been asked to identify specifically tients with coronary artery disease. Each of the the most important of the controversies in his contributors-whether cardiologist, radiologist, particular area of interest and to address himself or surgeon-has been selected for his special to these issues in the course of the chapter.

Author : David C. Gaze
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535102621
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coronary Artery Disease written by David C. Gaze and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012-03-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiovascular disease is ranked as the leading cause of death world wide, responsible for 17.1 million deaths globally each year. Such numbers are often difficult to comprehend. Heart disease kills one person every 34 seconds in the USA alone. Although the leading killer, the incidence of cardiovascular disease has declined in recent years due to a better understanding of the pathology, implementation of lipid lowering therapy new drug regimens including low molecular weight heparin and antiplatelet drugs such as glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors and acute surgical intervention. The disease burden has a great financial impact on global healthcare systems and major economic consequences for world economies. This text aims to deliver the current understanding of coronary artery disease and is split into three main sections: 1. Epidemiology and pathophysiology of coronary artery disease 2. Coronary artery disease diagnostics and 3. Treatment regimens for coronary artery disease

Author : Erling Falk
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1840765151
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ischemic Heart Disease written by Erling Falk and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-03-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This straightforward guide to the recognition and management of ischemic heart disease provides clinically relevant information needed by today's medical practitioners. The book covers the disease's epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Topics include detection of myoc