The problems of advanced ischemic heart disease -- Imaging for viable and ischemic myocardium -- Sudden cardiac death in advanced ischemic heart disease -- Pacemaker therapy for advanced ischemic heart disease -- The role of percutaneous coronary revascularization in advanced ischemic heart disease -- Percutaneous mechanical assist devices -- Cellular implantation therapy -- The future of treatment of advanced ischemic heart disease
Summary
Advanced ischemic heart disease is fast becoming one of the most challenging problems facing the modern cardiovascular physician and current established therapies often fail to adequately address this population of patients. As therapy of heart disease evolves, we need to address the challenging questions posed by this clinical problem. "Treatment of Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease" brings together the most recent advances in surgical techniques, protection of the heart and postoperative care, to aid the study and treatment of these patients who deserve the best that modern medicine
