Pharmacology in the Catheterization Laboratory

Cardiologists today prescribe medications with complex mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications and drug-frug interactions; many of which were not available when today’s practitioners were in training. This book was written to meet the growing demand for complete, detailed and accurate cardiac pharmacology information. <p>This in-depth examination of the specific types of pharmacological agents used in the cardiac catheterization lab – as well as those routinely prescribed for cardiac patients – evaluates drugs with respect to their:</p> <ul> <li>Cellular and physiological actions</li> <li>Prescribed usage</li> <li>Dosages</li> <li>Adverse reactions</li> <li>Cautions</li> <li>Common routes of administration</li> </ul> <p>Opening chapters discuss anticoagulation therapies and antiplatelet therapies. later chapters cover percutaneous coronary intervention and its possible complications, post-procedure pharmacotherapy, and anticoagulation anomalies.</p> <p>Drawing on the expertise of contributors from around the world, <i>Pharmacology in the Catheterization Laboratory</i> is the perfect blend of evidence and experience.</p>