Biomarkers in heart disease / edited by James A. de Lemos.

Other author De Lemos, James A.
Other author American Heart Association.
Format Book
Publication InfoMalden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008.
Descriptionxii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesAHA clinical series
AHA clinical series. ^A1034362
Contents Protocols for diagnosing myocardial infarction -- Troponin and other markers of necrosis for risk stratification in patients with acute coronary syndromes -- Challenges interpreting troponin values -- Natriuretic peptides and inflammatory markers for risk stratification in patients with ischemic heart disease -- Novel markers in patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes -- Use of natriuretic peptides in the diagnosis of heart failure -- Biomarkers for risk stratification in patients with heart failure -- Natriuretic peptides for disease monitoring in patients with chronic heart failure -- C-reactive protein -- Newer markers for population screening: focus on lipoprotein-related markers -- Moving towards personalized medicine.
General note"American Heart Association."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007049289
ISBN9781405175715 :
ISBN1405175710