Handbook of the vulnerable plaque
By: edited by Ron Waksman and Patrick Serruys.
Contributors: Waksman, Ron.; Serruys, P. W.
Publisher: Martin Dunitz
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 418
Subjects: Coronary Artery Disease -- diagnosis; Coronary Artery Disease -- physiopathology; Coronary Artery Disease -- therapy
Description: The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and consequent cardiovascular incidents is now an established fact, with the rupturing of vulnerable plaques leading to variable coronary flow, a fact that distinguishes between the three forms of ACS. With the resultant thrombosis, it is critical for the interventionalist to know when to resort to PCI. What causes the rupture: inflammation, infection or some other factor? This book looks into what exactly is the vulnerable plaque, how it can be detected, and who are likely candidates for vulnerable plaque.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.