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Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Provides an up-to-date review of the use of the electrocardiogram in acute myocardial infarction. Includes extensive halftone and color graphs; computer-generated, cross-correlation analyses; and ECGs. 18 contributors, 10 US. DNLM: Myocardial Infarction--diagnosis. ... Read more

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This is a color atlas of myocardial infarction and related cardiovascular complications with 212 captioned illustrations and introductory review text. It is best described in the Foreword by Dr. Lawrence S. Cohen, Yale University School of Medicine, who says, "Dr. Dymond has put together a well-illustrated atlas reflecting the current state of knowledge concerning myocardial infarction. The strength of this book rests with the illustrations. . . . The Atlas is richly illustrated with electrocardiograms, angiograms, radionuclide scans, rest and stress electrocardiograms, magnetic resonance images, Holter monitors, angioscopy, and positron emission tomography images. It is in this section of the book that the reader marvels at the array of diagnostic tools that allows the physician to perform his magic." ... Read more

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Important new treatment is described in this monograph and is examined in the context of other therapies for the secondary prevention of myocardial infarction. ... Read more

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In the event of acute myocardial infarction, the risk of death is greatest in the first two hours. The decline in the supply of oxygen to the cardiac muscle as a result of thrombosis in the coronary arteries causes often fatal arrythmisa. However, it is now possible to save many patients by means of a simple intravenous injection of one of several thrombolytic agents. This can be done by the first physician to attend the patient whether this be in the home, ambulance or emergency unit. This text provides detailed information on the use of thrombolytic agents in acute myocardial infarction. The book is aimed at GPs, the emergency care team, cardiologists and nurses. It covers the various thrombolytic agents available, patient selection, management in the emergency care unit, and hospital and follow-up management. With an emphasis on the increased safety and benefits of early treatment, the book should be of value to anyone to whom the responsibility for the management of acute myocardial infarction may fall. ... Read more

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Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Clinical research on coronary disease prevention. Chapters on lifestyle modifications, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, antiplatelet, antioxidant, and estrogen replacement therapies. For health care providers, general internists, and physicians. ... Read more

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Heart attack is the most common cause of death in developed countries, and there is now clear evidence that early and appropriate treatment can significantly reduce this mortality. This practical book is essential for all those who treat patients experiencing acute chest pain syndromes. The book begins with an overview of the epidemiology and pathology of myocardial infarction, and a consideration of risk reduction. It covers the early management of acute chest pain and cardiac arrest in the community, and discusses the rationale behind providing effective community care. It then addresses hospital care, including investigation, diagnosis, and management of myocardial infarction, and possible complications. There is a section dealing with practical procedures such as cardioversion and temporary pacing, and a chapter describing the commonly used cardiac drugs. Finally, there is a discussion of the recovery phase and rehabilitation and surveillance in the community. ... Read more

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Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy. Provides an authoritative and comprehensive update on the rationale, techniques, and effectiveness of percutaneous mechanical revascularization for acute myocardial infarction. Features abundant halftone illustrations. ... Read more