Description:
Finally, a convenient, one-volume summary of current knowledge on an area of increasing importance! The Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque presents contributions from the best investigators in the field, skillfully edited for easy reading and lavishly illustrated with high-quality, full-color images.
After a considered and concise introduction, the book concentrates on:
Pathology of vulnerable plaque
Triggers for plaque rupture
Imaging of unstable plaque
Management of vulnerable plaques
Careful editing allows the authors to avoid repetition and provide comprehensive coverage of pathology, detection, and management. This thorough and authoritative reference will change the way interventionists look at the disease.