Antiplatelet therapy in ischemic heart disease

By Stephen D. Wiviott

Subjects: Aggregation, Drug therapy, Blood, Myocardial Ischemia, Blood platelets, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors, Chemotherapy, Therapeutic use, Coronary heart disease

Description: This book, part of the American Heart Association Clinical Series, explores and explains state-of-the-art use of antiplatelet agents and draws on the expertise of global leaders in antiplatelet therapy. Organized for fast reference, the book is divided into five parts: Concepts in Platelet Physiology, Function, and Measurement; Pharmacology of Oral Antiplatelet Agents; Pharmacology of Intravenous Antiplatelet Agents; Clinical Use of Antiplatelet Agents in Cardiovascular Disease; and Special Circumstances. Each chapter in the clinical section contains an overview of guidelines, plus specifics on medical and interventional uses.