Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to J W Landreneau.
Thrombolysis and PTCA offer reperfusion for limiting infarct size and reducing mortality in acute myocardial infarction patients. Heparin, aspirin, nitrates, beta-blockers and calcium antagonists are very important in supplementing these two primary reperfusion modes. The adjunctive role of these five pharmacologic agents is discussed.
This article provides an overview of the process and application of cardiac rehabilitation following myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass grafting. The authors discuss risk factor modification targeting smoking, serum cholesterol, hypertension, and exercise training. The role of the physician and the practitioner are addressed as well as the physiological and psychological benefits of cardiac rehabilitation.
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