Overview
- Requisite fundamentals for any primary angioplasty program
- The latest concepts and information
- Tackles the complexities of reducing door to balloon time
- Covers options available to primary care hospitals without surgical backup
- Addresses local and regional system and process-related barriers to reperfusion
Part of the book series: Contemporary Cardiology (CONCARD)
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“...interventional cardiologists and fellows in training this book is a must: many will appreciate the valuable practical tips included in this the very current and comprehensive review of the literature.” - Acta Cardiologica
From the reviews of the second edition: “This is a concise but thorough review of the research which has led to the current guidelines in the use of coronary intervention in acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. … This is broad review and quick reference for medical students, physicians in training, midlevel practitioners, and clinicians involved in the daily activities of a cardiac catheterization laboratory. … This book provides a succinct summary of the major clinical trials that support the current state-of-the-art for treatment of ST elevation myocardial infarction.” (Hugh M. Parker, Doody’s Review Service, December, 2009)Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Primary Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Editors: James E. Tcheng
Series Title: Contemporary Cardiology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-497-5
Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Humana Press 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-60327-496-8Published: 02 December 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-61737-903-1Published: 09 November 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-1-60327-497-5Published: 29 April 2009
Series ISSN: 2196-8969
Series E-ISSN: 2196-8977
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: X, 225
Topics: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Angiology