Clinical Guide to Primary Angioplasty

Primary angioplasty is a life-saving, minimally invasive emergency procedure increasingly used in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. As the procedure further proves its effectiveness, it is imperative that all cardiologists have a comprehensive understanding of the major issues surrounding primary angioplasty. This easy-to-use, clinically focused text is an essential reference for those hoping to achieve this understanding. A valuable educational tool, this text fully explores the vital concepts of primary angioplasty.

Stephen Brecker, M.D., is a Consultant Cardiologist at St. George's Hospital, London, UK and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at St. George's University of London. He is the Care Group Lead for Cardiology and Director of Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories at St. George's Hospital in London. He received his medical degree from St. Thomas' Hospital Medical School, University of London. A highly experienced specialist in interventional cardiology, Dr. Brecker is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, European Society of Cardiology, and American College of Cardiology. The author of over 70 scientific papers, Dr. Brecker is a frequent reviewer for many prestigious medical journals including Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and Heart. His research interests include use of echocardiography to assess ventricular function, and the role and efficacy of transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Martin Rothman, M.D., Consultant Cardiologist, is the Director of Cardiac Research and Development at Barts and the London NHS Trust. Dr. Rothman received his medical degree from the University of Manchester Medical School and is an Honorary Professor of Interventional Cardiology at Queen Mary, University of London. A pioneering figure in the field of interventional cardiology, he helped to establish Europe's largest heart attack center. He also co-founded the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society. Dr. Rothman, author of several books and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, serves on the editorial board of several medical journals including the International Journal of Cardiovascular Intervention, Intravascular Imaging, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Intervention. Dr. Rothman is committed to the innovation of new intravascular cardiovascular devices; he has been instrumental in the development and advancements of intravascular ultrasound and helped to develop a novel abdominal aortic aneurysm percutaneous device.