A path-breaking and comprehensive review of the pathophysiology and management of patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Drawing on the key results of recent clinical trials, world-renowned clinicians and clinical investigators establish state-of-the-art management guidelines for patients with ST-elevation MI or non-ST-elevation ACS. Their discussion includes a detailed review of the pathophysiology of ACS and a survey of the diagnostic tools available to assess patients. Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes captures the major advances that have occurred in our understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute coronary syndromes. This book is certain to help cardiologists, primary physicians, emergency medicine physicians, and many others to better serve their patients with today's most efficacious treatments. weiterlesen