Full Description
Exploring the entire range of recent advances, Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease covers all aspects of atherosclerotic disease, including chronic manifestations, bypass surgery, stroke prevention and methods to lower blood pressure. Prof. Tonkin brings together a team of internationally-recognized experts to discuss sound clinical practices, based on scientific research and publications. They examine conventional and novel risk factors, acute coronary syndromes, and chronic manifestations of disease. The book provides a broad perspective on the disease process as it affects the patients doctors see every day and outlines current therapeutic strategies. It includes coverage of topics such as blood pressure and blood pressure-lowering therapy, lipid-modifying therapy, risk management strategies, and medical management of angina pectoris.
Contents
Pathophysiology of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. Blood Pressure and Blood Pressure Lowering Therapy. Lipids and Lipid-modifying Therapy. Novel Atherosclerotic Risk Factors and Management. Diabetes and the Heart. Section II: Acute Coronary Syndromes. Management of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Redefinition of Risk Assessment in Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes? Management of Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Chronic Manifestations of Atherosclerotic Disease. Medical Management of Angina Pectoris. New Devices in Interventional Cardiology and Atherosclerotic Disease. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery. The Contemporary Management of Heart Failure. Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias. Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention. Future Challenges.
