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Reperfusion Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction


Publication Date   September 2007
Publisher   Informa Healthcare
Product Type   Book
Pages   350
ISBN Number   978-0-8493-4358-2
Product Code   IFH159
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Summary


Covering the latest clinical trials and guidelines, this source provides a comprehensive review of reperfusion therapy for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). With an international team of contributors, this source addresses key developments that will reduce logistical barriers, improve times-to-treatment, and ensure that appropriate medications are administered in patient care.

Content


  • Background
    • Historical Milestones
    • Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction
    • Epidemiology of Myocardial Infarction
    • Successful Myocardial Reperfusion
  • Fibrinolytic Reperfusion
    • Infusion Fibrinolytic Therapy
    • Bolus Fibrinolytic Therapy
    • Treatment Opportunities with Fibrinolytic Therapy
  • Catheter-Based Reperfusion
    • Primary Pci
    • Rescue Pci
    • Facilitated Pci
    • Primary Pci without on-Site Surgery
    • Transfer for Primary Pci
  • Adjunctive Therapy
    • Antiplatelet Agents
    • Anticoagulant Agents
    • Myocyte Protection by Pharmacological Therapy
    • Myocyte Protection by Device Therapy
  • Challenges and Opportunities
    • Emergency Medical System and Emergency Department Management
    • Management of Complications
    • Myocyte Regeneration
    • The Future of Reperfusion Therapy
  • Appendix
    • Acc/Aha and Esc Guidelines