Vlodaver Zeev, Wilson Robert F., Garry Daniel (eds.) Coronary Heart Disease: Clinical, Pathological, Imaging, and Molecular Profiles

Springer, 2012. — 557 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4614-1474-2Coronary Heart Disease: Clinical, Pathological, Imaging, and Molecular Profiles presents a comprehensive picture of ischemic heart disease for practitioners, students, and investigators dealing with the varied facets of this complex subject. Individual chapters introduce the anatomy of the coronary blood vessels and cardiac development, while others consider current imaging modalities utilized for ischemic heart disease, including stress echo, nuclear diagnostic tests, non-invasive coronary artery imaging, and coronary angiography. Imaging chapters provide key clinical information on techniques and indications, and include examples of both normal and abnormal patterns. The principle thrust of the book concerns coronary atherosclerosis, the pathology of which is presented in conjunction with the results of anatomic, non-invasive imaging and angiographic studies. Related chapters cover atherogenesis, presenting new insights into the pathophysiology of the vulnerable plaque, the role of progenitor cells in vascular injury, inflammation and atherogenesis, and the genomics of vascular remodeling. Additional topics covered include angina pectoris, acute coronary syndromes, healed myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure, catheter-based and surgical revascularization, and surgical treatment of myocardial infarction and its sequelae. With contributions from a diverse group of internationally-known physicians with broad experience in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease, this book will be a valuable resource for practitioners in clinical cardiology, thoracic surgery, pathology, and cardiovascular molecular research, as well as for students in training.Anatomy of Coronary Vessels
Cardiac Development and Congenital Heart Disease
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Ischemic Heart Disease
Nuclear Imaging in Ischemic Heart Disease
Noninvasive Coronary Artery Imaging with CT and MRI
Catheter-Based Coronary Angiography
Coronary Artery Anomalies
Pathology of Chronic Obstructive Coronary Disease
Vulnerable Plaque
Genetics and Coronary Heart Disease
Endothelium Biology
Stem Cells and Atherosclerosis
Induced Pluripotential Stem Cells and the Prospects for Cardiac Cell Therapy
Regulation of Vasculogenesis and Angiogenesis
Chronic Stable Angina
Pathology of Sudden Death in Coronary Arterial Diseases
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Healed Myocardial Infarction
Nonatherosclerotic Ischemic Heart Disease
Transcatheter Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Surgical Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Noncoronary Surgical Therapy for Ischemic Heart Disease
Refractory Angina
Acute Catheter-Based Mechanical Circulatory Support
Surgical Mechanical Circulatory Support
Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease
Innovations in Twenty-First Century Cardiovascular Medicine