Gary S. Francis

Preface The status of cardiovascular disease and, in particular, heart disease as the major consumer of health care resources in the western world cannot be challenged. The total economic burden, if one includes the effects of morbidity/disability and loss of productivity on the general...

Preface Exciting developments have occurred In the field of coronary care since we first wrote this Manual. This Fourth Edition contains a considerable amount of new material. The original format has been maintained, however, with explanatory comments followed by specific protocol guidelines....