Markers in Cardiology A Case-Oriented Approach

by Adams, Jesse E.; Apple, Fred S.; Jaffe, Allan S.

• ISBN13: 9781405134187
• ISBN10: 1405134186
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-04
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

With the rapid development of the field of cardiac biomarkers comes a need for updated guidance on how to use them clinically. Drs. Adams, Jaffe, and Apple meet that need with this timely reference. Taking a case-oriented approach for the greatest clinical relevance, the book bridges the gap between science and practice. If you use - or want to use - cardiac markers such as BNP and troponin to help your patients, you will find this clear and comprehensive reference provides a dependable source of valuable information. The 19 chapters are divided into three parts: - Cardiac Troponins- Natriuretic Peptides- Contemporary Markers of Risk The authors cover the technical, clinical, and outcome assessments for each marker used in clinical practice. After each case scenario, an extensive discussion explains the clinical decisions and provides valuable context.

Author Biography

Jesse E. Adams, MD FACC
University of Louisville
Division of Cardiology
100 Mallard Creek
Louisville, KY 40202
USA

Fred Apple, PhD
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Hennepin County Medical Center and University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Minneapolis, MN
USA

Allan S. Jaffe, MD
Cardiovascular Division and Cardiovascular Research Institute and Division of Laboratory Medicine
Mayo Clinic and Medical School
Rochester, Minnesota
USA

Table of Contents

Cardiac Troponins

Basics of Cardiac Troponins: practical aspects of assays, potential analytic confounders, and clinical interpretation

Diagnostic use of cardiac troponins in ST-segment elevation MI

Diagnostic Use of cardiac troponins in Non-ST-segment elevation MI

Therapeutic implications of cardiac troponins in ST- and Non-ST-segment elevation MI

Cardiac Troponins in patients with Ischemia but no underlying CAD

Measurement of cardiac troponins after Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac Troponins in patients with Pulmonary Emboli

Use of cardiac markers in patients exposed to environmental toxins

Critical Illness and Cardiac Troponins

Cardiac Troponins in the setting of Myocarditis or blunt chest wall trauma

Cardiac Troponins in patients with Renal Failure

Cardiac markers: Detection of Reinfarction

Natriuretic Peptides

Basics of Natriuretic Peptides: practical aspects of assays, potential analytic confounders, and clinical interpretation

Screening for the Presence of Congestive Heart Failure with Natriuretic Peptides

Congestive Heart Failure: Use of Natriuretic Peptides for establishing the Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure: Treatment Implications of Natriuretic Peptides

Opportunities and Pitfalls: Use of serial measurements of natriuretic peptides to titrate therapy for CHF

Natriuretic Peptides in patients with ACS

Natriuretic peptides in Patients with Renal Failure

Contemporary Markers of Risk

Use of CRP as a tool for primary prevention; Integration with lipid measurements

Use of CRP for Secondary Prevention

Use of CRP in acute ischemic syndromes

Lipid sub-fractionation: When to apply in Clinical practice

Multimarker Strategies

Multimarker Strategy in patients with ACS: When and How to Apply

Utilizing Multimarker Strategies in Patients who present with CHF

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