Coronary artery disease: new approaches without traditional revascularization

Coronary Artery Disease is directed towards individuals with an interest in the clinical treatment of patients with unrevascularizable angina. It explores a variety of treatment options in the setting of a sound scientific backgroundand provide guidance and predictions for future direction in this rapidly developing field. It fulfills an unmet need and is greeted with significant enthusiasm by the practicing internal medicine, family practice and cardiovascular clinicians. It also provides a reliable reference for clinical and basic researchers interested in this topic, as well as affected patients and their families. Only textbook available detailing current approaches and future directionsin the management of the unrevascularizable patient. Provides a comprehensiveframework within which the practicing clinician can expand their knowledge ofcurrent practice with this group of patients. Written in experts in the fieldof Coronary Artery Disease. INDICE: Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease and Refractory Angina. Basic Science Concepts. Natural History in Humans. Therapeutic Goals in Patients with Refractory Angina. Medical Therapy for Chronic Refractory Angina. ExternalCounterpulsation. Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization. Invasive and Device Management of Refractory Angina. Cardiac Transplantation for Ischemic Heart Disease. Alternative Therapies for Chronic Refractory Coronary Artery Disease.Nonspecific Placebo Effects. Prognostic Implication of Depression in IschemicSyndromes.

• ISBN: 978-1-84628-460-1
• Editorial: Springer London
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 31/10/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés