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Clinical Guide to Primary Angioplasty
Author(s): Stephen Brecker (Editor), Martin Rothman
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 17 Oct. 2019
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 232 pages
- ISBN-10: 0367384000
- ISBN-13: 9780367384005
Book Description
Primary angioplasty is a life-saving, minimally invasive emergency procedure increasingly used in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. As the procedure further proves its effectiveness, it is imperative that all cardiologists have a comprehensive understanding of the major issues surrounding primary angioplasty. This easy-to-use, clinically focused text is an essential reference for those hoping to achieve this understanding. A valuable educational tool, this text fully explores the vital concepts of primary angioplasty.
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Primary angioplasty is a life-saving, minimally invasive emergency procedure increasingly used in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. As the procedure further proves its effectiveness, it is imperative that all cardiologists have a comprehensive understanding of the major issues surrounding this technique. This easy-to-use, clinically focused text is an essential reference exploring the vital concepts. Topics include epidemiology and historical perspectives, stenting vs. balloon angioplasty, systems of care for primary percutaneous coronary intervention, and the role of surgery in acute myocardial infarction.
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Stephen Brecker, Martin Rothman
