Encyclopedia of Coronary Artery Disease

The physiology and treatment of coronary artery disease are highlighted in this comprehensive book. It is a compilation of the works of experts from around the world both from developed and developing world. This book covers a wide variety of topics related to Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) since it is becoming pandemic around the globe. It is the most frequent cause of death in developed countries causing about 1 in every 5 deaths. The death rate due to cardiovascular disease is expected to reach 23.4 million in 2030. Moreover in developing countries they are affecting people at a younger age and hence could negatively affect the workforce and economic productivity. The morbidity mortality and socioeconomic impacts of CAD make its diagnosis and management essential for all practicing physicians. This book comprehensively describes CAD i.e. various aspects of its physiopathology epidemiology diagnosis and treatment. It discusses selected issues related to this intricate multifactorial disease. This book will prove helpful and valuable to the readers in clinical practices and research.