Acute coronary syndromes /
edited by Eric J. Topol.
- New York : Marcel Dekker, Inc., c1998.
- x, 628 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents 1. Molecular basis; 2. Plaque rupture - pathological-anatomical considerations; 3. Insights from intravascular interrogation; 4. Differences between unstable angina and MI - the pathophysiological and clinical spectrum; 5. Acute ST elevation MI - current approach and the open artery; 6. Prehospital therapy; 7. Thrombolysis for AMI - first and second generation (SK, UK, t-PA, APSAC); 8. Thrombolysis for AMI - third generation (r-PA, n-PA, TNK, STAR, bat-PA); 9. Chest pain centres and emergency room management; 10. Primary PTCA; 11. Myocardial rupture; 12. Antiplatelet therapy; 13. Heparin, hirudin and antithrombin therapy; 14. Bedside anticoagulant testing; 15. Role of troponin and other markers for myocardial necrosis; 16. Angiography and revascularization with attention to regional and international differences; 17. Review of the GUSTO trials (I, II and III); reperfusion injury; 18. Stenting for acute coronary syndromes; 19. Plaque stabilization and secondary prevention; 20. Quality of acute MI care - "scorecards".