Timothy J Watson • Paul JL Ong
James E Tcheng
Editors

2018

A Practical Guide

Management of acute myocardial infarction has dramatically evolved over the last 70 years. Advances in the understanding of the aetiologies of myocardial infarction coupled with development of the defibrillator, the introduction of the coronary care unit and the application of various pharmacological interventions that improved both survival and outcomes all represent significant milestones.