Antiplatelet Therapy In Ischemic Heart Disease (American Heart Association Clinical Series)

* Draws from expertise of leaders in antiplatelet therapy. * Easy-to-use layout enables rapid browsing. * Edited by a member of the prestigious TIMI study group with long-standing experience in the field This Book, Part Of The American Heart Association Clinical Series, Explores And Explains State-of-the-art Use Of Antiplatelet Agents And Draws On The Expertise Of Global Leaders In Antiplatelet Therapy. Organized For Fast Reference, The Book Is Divided Into Five Parts: Concepts In Platelet Physiology, Function, And Measurement; Pharmacology Of Oral Antiplatelet Agents; Pharmacology Of Intravenous Antiplatelet Agents; Clinical Use Of Antiplatelet Agents In Cardiovascular Disease; And Special Circumstances. Each Chapter In The Clinical Section Contains An Overview Of Guidelines, Plus Specifics On Medical And Interventional Uses. Platelet Physiology And The Role Of The Platelet In Ischemic Heart Disease / Robert F. Storey -- Laboratory Assessment Of Platelet Function And The Effects Of Antiplatelet Agents / Alan D. Michelson, A.l. Frelinger -- Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Nina Chetty Raju, John W. Eikelboom -- Aspirin Response Variability And Resistance / Wai-hong Chen, Daniel I. Simon -- P2y12 Inhibitors : Thienopyridines And Direct Oral Inhibitors / Jean-philippe Collet ... [et Al.] -- Thienopyridine Response Variability And Resistance / Udaya S. Tantry, Thomas A. Suarez, Paul A. Gurbel -- Pharmacology Of Intravenous Glycoprotein Iib/iiia Antagonists / James C. Blankenship, Peter B. Berger -- Intravenous P2y12 Inhibitors / Steven P. Dunn, Steven R. Steinhubl -- Antiplatelet Effects Of Thrombin Inhibitors And Fibrinolytic Agents / Nicolai Mejevoi, Anjum Tanwir, Marc Cohen -- Antiplatelet Therapy In Acute Coronary Syndrome Without St Elevation / Christian W. Hamm -- St-elevation Myocardial Infarction / Michelle O'donoghue, Marc S. Sabatine -- Antiplatelet Therapy In Chronic Coronary Artery Disease / Kamran I. Muhammad, Deepak L. Bhatt -- Peripheral Arterial Disease / Esther S. Kim, Heather L. Gornik -- Clinical Use Of Antiplatelet Agents In Cardiovascular Disease : Cerebrovascular Diseases / Larry B. Goldstein -- Anti-platelet Therapy And Coronary Bypass Surgery : Risks And Benefits / A. Burdess, N. Cruden, K.a. Fox -- Management Of Antiplatelet Therapy For Non-cardiac Surgery / Nisheeth Goel, John Canales, James J. Ferguson -- Antiplatelet Therapy And Coronary Stents / Alanna Coolong, Laura Mauri. Edited By Stephen D. Wiviott. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

This book in the new American Heart Association Clinical Series, explores and explains state-of-the-art use of antiplatelet agents and draws on the expertise of global leaders in antiplatelet therapy. Skillfully organized for fast reference, the book is divided into five parts:

• Concepts in Platelet Physiology, Function, and Measurement
  
• Pharmacology of Oral Antiplatelet Agents
  
• Pharmacology of Intravenous Antiplatelet Agents
  
• Clinical Use of Antiplatelet Agents in Cardiovascular Disease
  
• Special Circumstances.

Each chapter in the clinical section contains an overview of guidelines, plus specifics on medical and interventional uses.

Clinical cardiologists, platelet biologists, and a wide range of practicing and prospective clinicians in allied fields will find this text an exceptional source of current information.

This book in the new American Heart Association Clinical Series , explores and explains state-of-the-art use of antiplatelet agents and draws on the expertise of global leaders in antiplatelet therapy. Skillfully organized for fast reference, the book is divided into five parts: Concepts in Platelet Physiology, Function, and Measurement Pharmacology of Oral Antiplatelet Agents Pharmacology of Intravenous Antiplatelet Agents Clinical Use of Antiplatelet Agents in Cardiovascular Disease Special Circumstances. Each chapter in the clinical section contains an overview of guidelines, plus specifics on medical and interventional uses. Clinical cardiologists, platelet biologists, and a wide range of practicing and prospective clinicians in allied fields will find this text an exceptional source of current information. THE AHA CLINICAL SERIES ELLIOTT ANTMAN, MD, SERIES EDITOR The strategic driving force behind the American Heart Association's mission of healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke is to change practice by providing information and solutions to healthcare professionals. 1405176261......Page 1 Antiplatelet Therapy In Ischemic Heart Disease (American Heart Association Clinical Series)......Page 2