This book in the new American Heart Association Clinical Series, explores and explains state-of-the-art use of antiplatelet agents and draws on the expertise of global leaders in antiplatelet therapy. Skillfully organized for fast reference, the book is divided into five parts: Concepts in Platelet Physiology, Function, and Measurement Pharmacology of Oral Antiplatelet Agents Pharmacology of Intravenous Antiplatelet Agents Clinical Use of Antiplatelet Agents in Cardiovascular Disease Special...