Recent concepts in the management of ischaemic cardiac syndromes.
Ischaemic heart disease is the most important cause of death in our society. Knowledge of the natural history of the various ischaemic syndromes leads to better management, with emphasis on prevention of cardiac necrosis rather than management of its sequelae. This article is from the Department of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D011433:Propranolol; D014700:Verapamil