Main description:

Reperfusion Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction provides a comprehensive review of reperfusion therapy for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Professor Eric R. Bates and his international team of contributors examine current and future reperfusion therapies for STEMI, in conjunction with the latest clinical trials and guidelines, to bring the most in-depth and thorough review of management strategies for these patients. This source addresses key developments that can reduce logistical barriers, improve times-to-treatment, and ensure that appropriate medications are administered in patient care.

Demonstrating the benefits of reperfusion therapy, this volume:

Examines fibrinolytic agents that can be used alone or in combination with other care regimens to improve the benefits of reperfusion therapy and reduce the risks of treatment

Summarizes the use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) across the spectrum of reperfusion therapy

Helps specialists identify barriers to the early treatment of patients in various practice environments

Reviews the clinical relevance and implications of recent clinical trials and the integration of these findings into the current practice of acute reperfusion therapy

Contents:

Background. Chapter 1. Historical Milestones. Chapter 2. Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction. Chapter 3. Successful Myocardial Reperfusion. Fibrinolytic Reperfusion. Chapter 4. Infusion Fibrinolytic Therapy. Chapter 5. Bolus Fibrinolytic Therapy. Chapter 6. Treatment Opportunities with Fibrinolytic Therapy. Catheter-based Reperfusion. Chapter 7. Primary PCI. Chapter 8. Rescue PCI. Chapter 9. Facilitated PCI. Chapter 10. Primary PCI without On-site Surgery. Chapter 11. Transfer for Primary PCI. Adjunctive Therapy. Chapter 12. Antiplatelet Agents. Chapter 13. Anticoagulant Agents. Chapter 14. Myocyte Protection by Pharmacological Therapy. Chapter 15. Myocyte Protection by Device Therapy. Challenges and Opportunities. Chapter 16. Optimal Strategies for Emergency Medical System and Emergency Department Triage. Chapter 17. Management of Complications. Chapter 18. Myocyte Regeneration. Chapter 19. The Future of Reperfusion Therapy. Appendix. ACC/AHA and ESC Guidelines.