Atherothrombosis in clinical practice / edited by Deepak L. Bhatt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bhatt, Deepak L.

Series:

Oxford American Cardiology Library

Oxford American cardiology library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Atherosclerosis.

Coronary heart disease.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

0-19-997676-7

OCLC:

855504974