Main description:

The Second Edition of Primary Angioplasty provides an update on the rationale, techniques, and effectiveness of direct percutaneous mechanical revascularization for acute myocardial infarction. Through the use of "real world" methods, clinical perspectives, and mechanical support, this comprehensive resource guides interventional cardiologists and trainees through the angioplasty process safely and effectively.

Innovative and clearly presented, this text:

includes coverage of the special needs of diabetic, elderly, and female patients
explores stenting, thrombectomy, atherectomy, and other techniques
discusses venous and arterial grafts, multivessel intervention, and aneurysmatic arteries

Contents:

The Clinical Perspective. Pathophysiology Basics of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Major Subgroups at Presentation. The Technical Perspective. Techniques. Platelet Glycoprotein IIb-IIIa Inhibitors. Mechanical Support. The Vessel Perspective. The Efficacy Perspective. Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Myocardial Infarction in the "Real World". Rescue and Facilitated Percutaneous Coronary Interventions. Myocardial Stem Cell After Acute Myocardial Infarction. The Assessment of Myocardial Reperfusion and Its Clinical Significance in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Case Index (DVD).