Medical : Cardiology

Concern about the impact of air pollution has led governments and local authorities across the world to regulate, among other things, the burning of fossil fuels, industrial effluence, cigarette smoke, and aerosols. This legislation has often followed dramatic findings about the impact of pollution on human health. At the same time there have been significant developments in our ability to detect and quantify pollutants and a proliferation of urban and rural air pollution networks to monitor levels of atmospheric contamination. Air Pollution and Health is the first fully comprehensive and current account of air pollution science and it impact on human health. It ranges in scope from meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, and particle physics to the causes and scope of allergic reactions and respiratory, cardiovascular, and related disorders. The book has substantial international coverage and includes sections on cost implications, risk assessment, regulation, standards, and information networks. The multidisciplinary approach and the wide range of issues covered makes this an essential book for all concerned with monitoring and regulating air pollution as well as those concerned with its impact on human health. more...

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Angiogenesis Assays: A Critical Appraisal of Current Techniques describes in detail the in vitro and in vivo assays currently being used to study angiogenesis, including the provision of protocols. The chapters are written by leading scientists who use these techniques in their angiogenesis research programs and who deliver here a critical appraisal of their strengths and weaknesses. more...

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The debate over whether carotid and angioplasty and stenting are superior to surgical carotid endarterectomy continues. This book addresses current controversies, as well as offers the reader guidance as to which techniques could be used. more...

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Chronic oxidative stress is associated with the aging process and often leads to the development of disorders such as cancer and arterial disease. Cardiovascular conditions in which oxidation damage has been strongly implicated include atherosclerosis, myocardial ischemia and reperfusion, coronary restenosis, diabetes mellitus, and congestive heart failure. "Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease, Second Edition" covers three major topics: the first seven chapters review the oxidative modification hypothesis and its close relationship to lipid metabolism and to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis; the next four chapters describe the different compounds, nutrients and supplements with antioxidant properties and their mechanisms of action; and finally, the last ten chapters discuss the potential benefits of antioxidants in overall cardiovascular prevention, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemias, and in the treatment and prevention of specific conditions such as chronic coronary artery disease, restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention, and chronic heart failure. "Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease, Second Edition" is written by recognized experts in the fields of atherosclerosis, heart failure and antioxidants. It should be of interest to medical students and fellows, researchers, and practicing physicians. There has been rapid progress in our knowledge in this field during the last two to three years. Thus the current reedition appears timely. For instance, this second edition captures several recently reported and published clinical trials as well as new information on diabetic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. more...

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