Overview

Primary angioplasty is a life-saving, minimally invasive emergency procedure increasingly used in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. As the procedure further proves its effectiveness, it is imperative that all cardiologists have a comprehensive understanding of the major issues surrounding primary angioplasty. This easy-to-use, clinically focused text is an essential reference for those hoping to achieve this understanding. A valuable educational tool, this text fully explores the vital concepts of primary angioplasty.

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Author:   Stephen Brecker ,  Martin Rothman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.326kg
ISBN:  

9780367384005

ISBN 10:   0367384000
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   17 October 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Epidemiology and Historical Perspectives, Prehospital Diagnosis and Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction; Presentation of AMI-Symptoms, Examination, Biomarkers, and Atypical Presentations, The Definition of Myocardial Infarction, Optimal Reperfusion Therapy: Clinical Trial Evidence of Primary Angioplasty and (Prehospital) Fibrinolysis; Adjunctive Pharmacologic Therapies:Steg Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Role of Stenting versus Balloon Angioplasty and Drug-Eluting Stents versus Bare Metal Stents: Trial Evidence and Current Concepts; Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Culprit-Lesion Only versus Multivessel Intervention; Management of Mechanical Complications of Myocardial Infarction: Ventricular Septal Defect, Mitral Regurgitation, Free-Wall Rupture; Primary Coronary Angioplasty: The Role of Mechanical Circulatory Support; Primary Angioplasty:Methods of Reducing Infarct Size and Reperfusion Injury; Primary Angioplasty: The Importance of Time to Reperfusion, Door to Balloon Times, and How to Reduce Them; Systems of Care for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; Utilization of Facilitated and Rescue Angioplasty; Opportunities and Challenges of Stem Cell Therapy: Is there a Role in AMI?; Primary Angioplasty in Health Care Delivery: The European Model; Primary Angioplasty in Health Care Delivery: The North American Model; Primary Angioplasty in Health Care Delivery: The Economics; Special Management of Diabetic Patients with STEMI; Role of Surgery in Acute Myocardial Infarction;

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