Urgent interventional therapies / / edited by Nicholas Kipshidze [and four others] ; assistant editor, Cathy Kennedy ; foreword by Martin B. Leon

• Pubblicazione: Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : , : John Wiley & Sons Limited, , 2015
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (595 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.02/8
• Soggetto topico: Critical care medicine; Critical care
• Persona (resp. second.): KipshidzeNicholas; FareedJawed; RosenRobert J <1951-> (Robert Jay); DangasGeorge D.; SerruysP. W.; KennedyCatherine
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Urgent Interventional Therapies; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Preface; List of Abbreviations; About the Companion Website; Part 1 Cardiac Interventions; Section I: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Chapter 1 Acute Coronary Syndrome: Guidelines and Definitions; Introduction; Definitions; Pathophysiology; Therapeutic strategies; Other considerations; References; Chapter 2 Cardiac Biomarkers in Acute Cardiac Care; Introduction; Markers of endothelial dysfunction; Biomarkers of vascular inflammation; Biomarkers of myocardial ischemia; Biomarkers of plaque destabilization ; Biomarkers of plaque rupture Biomarkers of myocardial injury; Biomarkers of myocardial stretch or dysfunction; Summary; References; Chapter 3 Diagnosis of Vulnerable Plaque; Introduction; Coronary angiography; Intravascular ultrasound; Coronary angioscopy; Near-infrared spectroscopy; Optical coherence tomography; Intravascular thermography; Interventional treatment of vulnerable plaques; Conclusion; Summary; References; Chapter 4 Management of Thrombotic Disorders: Heparin to Newer Anticoagulants; Introduction and overview; Low molecular weight heparins; Ultra-low molecular weight heparins ; Antithrombin agents Factor Xa inhibitors; Generic antithrombotic drugs; Newer oral anticoagulants versus heparins; Some unanswered questions regarding the new oral anticoagulants; Summary; Future perspectives; References; Chapter 5 Newer Antiplatelet Agents for Interventional Indications; Introduction; Clopidogrel; Prasugrel; Ticagrelor; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6 Genetic Considerations of Antiplatelet Therapy; Introduction; General considerations; Specific genetic considerations; Therapeutic strategies; Practical recommendations; References ; Chapter 7 Anticoagulant Management of Heparin-Compromised Patients Introduction; Heparin; Anticoagulant alternatives to heparin; Summary; References; Chapter 8 Management of Bleeding in Urgent Interventions; Introduction; Incidence of bleeding; Risks associated with increased bleeding; Long-term outcomes; Mechanical and other contributors to bleeding; Measures to reduce the incidence of bleeding; Treatment of bleeding; New potential agents for the reversal of anticoagulation; References; Chapter 9 Role of Newer Anti-Xa and Anti-IIa Agents for Interventions; Introduction ; Percutaneous coronary intervention New anti-IIa and anti-Xa agents; New anticoagulants for cardiac interventional procedures; Conclusion; Summary; References; Chapter 10 Treatment of NSTEMI Patients; Introduction; Presentation and diagnosis; Antiplatelet therapies; Anticoagulation strategies; Invasive versus medical therapy; Conclusion; References; Chapter 11 Treatment of Patients with STEMI; Introduction; Indication; Literature review; Invasive treatment center; Technique of primary PCI; Summary; References ; Chapter 12 Mechanical Removal of Thrombus from Culprit Lesions: Current Devices and Future Developments
• Sommario/riassunto: Illustrating the differences between urgent interventions and interventions performed to manage chronic conditions the authors present the chapters in a consistent template for ease of use covering; background, indications, evidence review, device description, procedural techniques, follow-up care, and complications. Shows the differences between interventions performed to manage chronic conditions and interventions that are truly urgent Chapters follow a consistent structure from background through indications, evidence review, device description, procedural techniques to follow-up care and
• Titolo autorizzato: Urgent interventional therapies
• ISBN: 1-118-50449-6; 1-118-50451-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910132337303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II