With detailed contributions from 45 renowned international authorities, this Third Edition stands alone as the most comprehensive, contemporary view of the biology, physiology, and management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS)-offering 32 chapters that span the state-of-the science in the field and provide intriguing discussions on CRP and other disease markers, microcirculation, stem cell therapy, and the development of specialized centers for ACS treatment.

With seven new chapters and detailed contributions from 45 renowned international authorities, this text is a comprehensive, contemporary view of the biology, physiology, and management of acute coronary syndromes. It contains 32 chapters providing discussions on CPR and other disease markers, microcirculation, stem cell therapy and the development of specialized centers for ACS treatment.

"?This well written third edition maintains its place as one of the definitive references on the subject of acute coronary syndromes."-Doody's Reviews "?.well done and heavily referenced."-The American Journal of Cardiology"?a thorough volume with an impressive group of contributors?recommended for all medical libraries."-E-Streams