This title discusses the magnitude of the problem of angina pectoris. The author also goes on to describe the characteristics and clinical profile of patients with angina in a contemporary population.
The different types and multiple mechanisms of angina pectoris are described, while the clinical presentation, typical and atypical features and complications (MI, HF) and clinical management and outcomes are evaluated. The author also evaluates the various antianginal therapies used in special populations: the elderly, post revascularised patients, patients with LVSD or HF, patients with CKD, patients with diabetes.
Table of Content
Epidemiology.- Pathophysiology.- Clinical presentation, typical and atypical features and complications.- Diagnostic investigations.- Non-pharmacological management of angina.- Pharmacological management.- Revascularization.- Cardiac rehabilitation.
About the author
Professor Juan-Carlos Kaski is Director of the Institute of Cardiovascular and Cell Sciences at St George’s and Professor of Cardiovascular Science.
His main areas of research interest include therosclerosis (inflammatory and immunological mechanisms), mechanisms of rapid coronary artery disease progression, biomarkers of cardiovascular risk, microvascular angina and coronary artery spasm.
He provides consultancy in the following areas:
Biomarkers of cardiovascular risk
Atherosclerosis
Angina pectoris
Member of several advisory boards on pharmacotherapy and management of angina
Advising several universities and funding bodies worldwide
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