Primary Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Coronary artery disease in general, and acute myocardial infarction in particular, remains a critical health care problem of staggering proportions. Many types of caregivers frequently encounter the decision of treating triage during and management of an acute myocardial infarction. This book provides a relevant, practical, and complete reference to primary (direct) coronary intervention during acute myocardial infarction. It encompasses all aspects of this timely and critical subject, starting with the basic lexicon and including sections on patient selection, treatment consideration, clinical trial data, regulatory issues, and economic and health care system implications. It also includes reflections on remaining limitations and a look into future directions. This text should appeal to all practicing cardiologists.