Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases

ISBN-13: 9780367379704 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 442 str.

Dimitris Tousoulis; Christodoulos Stefanadis

Opis

The establishment of precise and reliable biomarker tests for the early stages of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is of great importance and can be the cornerstone in the prevention of future CVD. This book focuses on the presentation and evaluation of the most promising classical and novel biochemical markers used in these diseases, which include coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, and peripheral arterial disease. The book reviews the underlying pathophysiological characteristics of each biomarker, as well as potential clinical implications in daily practice.

Spis treści

Part I: Classical biomarkers: C-reactive protein in cardiovascular disease. Biomarkers in early atherosclerosis. Biomarkers in essential hypertension. Biomarkers in hyperlipidemia. Cardiac biomarkers in acute coronary syndromes. Biomarkers in congestive heart failure. Biomarkers of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism. Coronary artery by-pass grafting and biomarkers. Biomarkers of peripheral arterial disease. Biomarkers in cardiorenal syndrome. Cardiac arrhythmias: is there a role for biomarkers?. The role of biomarkers in the antiplatelet treatment. Part II: Novel biomarkers: Novel biomarkers used in the assessment of acute coronary syndrome. Novel cardiac biomarkers and application to heart failure. The role of genetic traits in cardiovascular disease. MicroRNAs: a novel cardiac biomarker.

O autorze

Dimitris Tousoulis, Christodoulos Stefanadis