Pharmacology In The Catheterization Laboratory

Pharmacology in the Catheterization Laboratory Pharmacology in the Catheterization Laboratory. Edited by Ron Waksman and Andrew E Ajani. © 2010 Blackwell Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-405-15704-9 Ajani_Fm_Final.indd i 9/23/2009 11:58:35 Shobha This book is dedicated to the contributors who worked hard to fulfill the task of bringing this book to production. To all former and current fellows trained in our program at Washington Hospital Center. To Andrew Ajani for his true friendship and contribution to the success of our program; he truly has emerged as a future leader in the field. To my partners, Lowell, Gus, Kenny, Bill, and Nelson, who allowed me to deviate from patient care and devote time to this educational effort. And finally to my parents, Bella and Mordechai, who have encouraged me throughout my career; and to my wife Tali and our children, Ori, Yarden, Jonathan, and Daniel, for supporting me amid the editorial process. Ron Waksman, MD, FACC I would like to dedicate this book to my co-editor, Professor Ron Waksman, who has been a principal mentor and inspiration for my career in cardiology. Professor Waksman remains a world leader in this field; his commitment, knowledge, and foresight continue to inspire us all. Andrew E. Ajani, MBBS, MD, FJFICM, FRACP, FCSANZ Ajani_Fm_Final.indd ii 9/23/2009 11:58:35 Shobha Pharmacology in the Catheterization Laboratory EDITED BY Ron Waksman MD, FACC Associate Chief of Cardiology Director of Experimental Angioplasty and New Technologies Division of Cardiology Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC, USA Andrew E. Ajani FRACP, FCSANZ MBBS, MD, FJFICM, Associate Professor Interventional Cardiologist Director of Coronary Care Unit Director of Physician Training The Royal Melbourne Hospital Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ajani_Fm_Final.indd iii 9/23/2009 11:58:35 Shobha This edition first published 2010, © 2010 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd Blackwell Publishing was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in February 2007. Blackwell’s publishing program has been merged with Wiley’s global Scientific, Technical and Medical business to form Wiley-Blackwell. Registered office John Wiley & Sons Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, UK Editorial offices 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford, OX4 2DQ, UK The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, UK 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774, USA For details of our global editorial offices, for customer services and for information about how to apply for permission to reuse the copyright material in this book please see our website at www.wiley.com/wileyblackwell The right of the author to be identified as the auth