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Series Description: Developed by expert faculty at the Cornell Division of Cardiology, the Emerging Concepts in Cardiology; series edited by Craig Basson and Bruce Lerman, provides state of the art reviews of each topic from a clinical perspective, with expert perspectives in current clinical research and emerging basic and traditional research issues all in a concise, attractive and well-illustrated texts.

Ischemic heart disease and cardiac arrhythmic disorders are among the most commonly seen and complex problems for the cardiologist. State of the art management of these disorders by the cardiology clinician demands a current knowledge of a vast amount of translational research in the pathophysiology of these disorders as well as recent advances and issues in pharmacologic and interventional therapies. This volume provides expert reviews and assessment of the most recent clinical research and on current trends in management.

Key topics covered include the risk stratification of sudden cardiac death; the fast-evolving role of PCI; predictors of outcomes in chronic ischemic heart disease; catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation; and percutaneous treatment of valvular heart disease; and numerous others. Reviews include assessment of emerging data and indications of likely key advances with significant impact on clinical practice in the near future.

This volume is a must-have for every cardiologist needing to be fully current on recent advances in ischemic heart disease and arrhythmic disorders. ... Read more

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Myocardial ischemia results from a reduction in coronary blood flow to the working myocardium, which leads to a corresponding decrease in oxygen delivery to the heart. This book reviews the pathophysiology of myocardial ischemia as well as advancements that are being made to enable diagnosis of this disease in the early stages. The authors of this book also discuss current evidence about cardiac biomarkers in patients on hemodialysis (HD), with emphasis on two emerging biomarkers, cTn and BNPs. Furthermore, potential roles for these markers to be incorporated into future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for myocardial ischemia in HD patients is analysed. Additionally, this book focuses on the post-MI biochemical, cellular and tissue-level changes that ultimately result in hypertrophy, dilatation, and heart failure and examines the ways in which those changes affect susceptibility to ventricular arrhythmias. Finally, this book provides an overview of the clinical application status and limitations of current treatment of myocardial ischemia, future technologies under development, and results of pre-clinical studies using animal models.Current therapeutic regiments also address the long-term effects of MI, including management of cardiac remodelling and recurrent ischemia. Medical therapies such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, beta-adrenergic blockers and other agents continue to show promise in this regard. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Original Internist, published by Original Internist, Inc. on December 1, 2009. The length of the article is 451 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Red yeast rice extract lowers M.I. incidence and mortality from coronary disease.(Abstracts of Interest)(myocardial infarction)(Report)
Author: Steve Austin
Publication: Original Internist (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2009
Publisher: Original Internist, Inc.
Volume: 16Issue: 4Page: 223(1)

Article Type: Report

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Comprehensive coverage of operative techniques for the surgical management of coronary artery disease and its complications. Beautifully illustrated, including high-quality color photographs of each technique. For residents and surgeons. ... Read more

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THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER BOUGHT !
I am an Assisstant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Cairo University.My sub-speciality is surgery for ischemic heart disease. I have drowned in the medical literature for the last ten years and it notable to mention that ischemic heart management has been increasingly dynamic in the last few years and such a textbook was always lacking.
This book is a piece of art . The subjects are covered by Masters , comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated . I think it is a jewel that must be owned by anyone interested in the subject wether surgeon or cardiologist .
My only concern is that it would become outdated and I plea to the editors to continuously launch updated editions ( every three years for example ). ... Read more

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Ischaemic heart disease remains the most important cause of death in most developed countries. Alongside preventive measures the advent of coronary artery surgery has improved the symptomatic status and longterm survival in patients suffering from coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. This book brings together developments in the field that have occurred in the last ten years including advances in surgical techniques, protection of the heart and post-operative care, and it introduces the link with molecular biology. ... Read more

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SUNY Health Science Center at Stony Brook, NY. Text for cardiologists on silent myocardial ischemia and infarction. Focuses on pathophysiology, prognoses, prevalence, noninvasive methods, catheterization, and current studies. Expanded-outline format. Previous edition: c1993. ... Read more

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This book is about the unique ability of the heart to protect itself against the serious consequences of an abrupt reduction in blood flow to the myocardium - a phenomenon which is switched on by stress and termed myocardial preconditioning. This volume describes the main features and characteristics of preconditioning, with respect to the time-course of the protective effect of the phenomenon (first and second windows) and the different sequelae of myocardial ischaemia against which it protects, such as myocardial injury, arrhythmias and contractile dysfunction. The proposed mechanisms underlying the fascinating form of cardioprotection are discussed. Among these are the role of endogenous labile mediators, receptor-linked G proteins, ATP-sensitive potassium channels and protein kinase C activation. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on April 15, 2005. The length of the article is 825 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Should all patients with cardiomyopathy have coronary angiography?(Pro & Con)
Author: Stephen J. Green
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 8Page: 10(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on October 15, 2006. The length of the article is 860 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Plavix, Emend.(drugs for myocardial infarction and digestive symptoms)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Author: Elizabeth Mechcatie
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 15, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 20Page: 58(2)

Article Type: Disease/Disorder overview

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An interdisciplinary panel of pioneers and opinion leaders review the basic, preclinical, clinical, and developmental pathways to new treatment strategies, such as therapeutic angiogenesis and myogenesis. The authors take advantage of new biological understanding, novel therapeutic targets, multiple available and well-studied therapeutic strategies, and the necessary imaging techniques to measure outcomes. Their in-depth discussions cover the identification of new therapeutic targets and pathways, the investigation of transcriptional factors, master switch molecules, cell-based approaches, chemokines, a better understanding of the effects of aging, endothelial dysfunction, and hypercholesterolemia in response to angiogenic stimuli. Highlights include examination of drug delivery problems, outcomes measure, stem therapy, high-risk interventions, development pathways, and future possibilities. ... Read more

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University of Western Ontario, Canada. ... Read more