Encyclopedia of Coronary Artery Disease: Volume II (Insights and Approaches)

Covering every aspect of coronary artery disease, this book brilliantly elucidates the related insights and novel approaches. Coronary artery disease is one of the principal causes of death in industrialized countries and is responsible for one out of every six deaths in the United States. However, this fatal disease is also vastly preventable. The biggest challenge in the coming years is to decrease the number of incidences of coronary artery disease worldwide. A complete knowledge of the mechanisms responsible for the pathogenesis of ischemic heart disease is important for better operation of this pathology improving treatment and therapy. This book delivers innovative concepts related to coronary artery disease pathogenesis that may connect various aspects of the disease, going beyond the traditional risk factors.