Gregory W. Barsness · David R. Holmes Jr. Editors 2012 While the majority of patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease achieve acceptable angina relief through the standard armamentarium of medical therapy, coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention, a growing number are not candidates for standard revascularization procedures.

Marc Thiriet 2012 Cellular mechanisms that regulate cell fate are targeted by mathematical modeling to predict outcomes as well as approximately quantify contributions of major influence molecules and environmental physical and mechanical factors.

Rodolfo Paoletti • Andrea Poli • Ario Conti • Francesco Visioli (Editors) 2012 Cocoa and chocolate are consumed throughout the world, as they provide instant enjoyment and pleasure. Chocolate is one of the most popular examples of foods consumed during comfort eating.

Steven Hollenberg 2012 Cardiovascular disease is an enormous problem in industrialized nations. Despite a declining incidence, an estimated 70 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, which takes more than 830,000 lives and prompts 6,200,000 hospital admissions each year.

Lee Yee-Ki ● Siu Chung-Wah 2012 Stem cells are proven to be able to differentiate into all types of cells in our bodies, including cardiomyocytes. In spite of the immuno-privileges of autologous transplantation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), current safety issues include the potential risk of teratoma formation and immature phenotype of cardiomyocytes, leading to arrhythmia.