Surgery for Ischaemic Heart Disease (Oxford Medical Publications)

Ischaemic heart disease remains the most important cause of death in most developed countries. Alongside preventive measures the advent of coronary artery surgery has improved the symptomatic status and long-term survival in patients suffering from coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. This book brings together developments in the field that have occurred in the last ten years including advances in surgical techniques, protection of the heart and post-operative care, and it introduces the link with molecular biology.