Coronary Heart Disease: Clinical, Pathological, Imaging, and Molecular Profiles presents a comprehensive picture of ischemic heart disease for practitioners, students, and investigators dealing with the varied facets of this complex subject. Individual chapters introduce the anatomy of the coronary blood vessels and cardiac development, while others consider current imaging modalities utilized for ischemic heart disease, including stress echo, nuclear diagnostic tests, non-invasive coronary artery imaging, and coronary angiography. Imaging chapters provide key clinical information on techniques and indications, and include examples of both normal and abnormal patterns. The principle thrust of the book concerns coronary atherosclerosis, the pathology of which is presented in conjunction with the results of anatomic, non-invasive imaging and angiographic studies. Related chapters cover atherogenesis, presenting new insights into the pathophysiology of the vulnerable plaque, the role of progenitor cells in vascular injury, inflammation and atherogenesis, and the genomics of vascular remodeling. Additional topics covered include angina pectoris, acute coronary syndromes, healed myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure, catheter-based and surgical revascularization, and surgical treatment of myocardial infarction and its sequelae. With contributions from a diverse group of internationally-known physicians with broad experience in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease, this book will be a valuable resource for practitioners in clinical cardiology, thoracic surgery, pathology, and cardiovascular molecular research, as well as for students in training.

THE BOTTOM LINE ON WORKING IN DOT-COMS AND OTHER

NEW ECONOMY COMPANIES

Amid the smoking rubble of the recent dot-com shakeout remain the survivors, companies that stand as testaments both to the importance of good old-fashioned business savvy and the role Internet companies will continue to play in the economy. As new technology companies and traditional companies alike become more alluring and competitive, talented employees today face a tough choice: the "Dot-Com Decision. Can you afford to make the leap into dot-com culture--or can you afford not to? This indispensable book provides you with the latest information, tools, and strategies you need in order to decide if today's surviving dot-coms are right for you, and, equally important, if you're right for them. Here you'll find: The basics about working in either dot-com start-ups or more established Web companies, traditional media or new media, and how to distinguish among them. What to expect regarding corporate culture, compensation, and career paths. What temperament, skill sets, and risk-taking comfort level will offer the best prospects for a smooth transition to a dot-com company. The best methods for getting on the Net career path of your choice, including job-search marketing strategies, interviewing styles, and resume writing tips. Helpful quizzes and informative sidebars

. . . and much more, including invaluable interviews with entrepreneurs, company founders, CEOs, and officers from leading recruitment companies and Web sites who give you the inside story on how good employees are identified and hired. Whether you're a recent grad who's just starting out or an experienced executive or manager looking ahead,"The Dot-Com Decision will equip you to make the intelligent choice.