Atherothrombosis in clinical practice [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Deepak L. Bhatt

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910452960003321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2013
• ISBN: 0-19-997676-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (177 p.)
• Collana: Oxford American cardiology library
• Altri autori (Persone): BhattDeepak L
• Disciplina: 616.1/36
• Soggetti: Atherosclerosis; Coronary heart disease; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Preface; Contributors; 1. Atherothrombosis; 2. Coronary Artery Disease; 3. Valvular Heart Disease; 4. Cerebrovascular Disease: Ischemic Syndromes Due to Atherothrombosis; 5. Atrial Fibrillation; 6. Peripheral Artery Disease; 7. Lipid-Modifying Therapy; 8. Antithrombotic Therapy; 9. Treatment of Primary Hypertension; 10. Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W
• Sommario/riassunto: Atherothrombosis refers to the coupling of atherosclerosis and thrombosis, and it is the leading cause of the majority of preventable deaths in the modern world. The medical, economic, social, and societal consequences or atherothrombosis are enormous, which make it a dynamic area for development of new pharmacologic agents. Atherothrombosis in Clinical Practice focuses upon the many clinical manifestations of atherothrombosis and therapies that presently exist, with a focus on evolving therapeutic approaches. First, atherothrombosis is defined and the epidemiology is explored. Then, the speci