Now reaching a larger audience [this book] serves as an excellent overall contribution to the
rapidly evolving field of interventional cardiology. -- Doody Enterprises Inc.Loaded with tips
tricks and expert solutions to everyday clinical problems this book is a must for all
specialists and trainees performing cardiac catheterizations. It covers basic principles
diagnostic strategies for specific diseases and the newest interventional techniques giving
readers the tools to successfully manage all types of valvular and structural heart
disease.Special Features:Concisely reviews the basics of cardiac catheterization with sections
on indications risks and complications patient preparation equipment and laboratory setup
contrast media and interpretation of findingsCovers the full range of interventional catheter
techniques including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) coronary stent implantation
rotational athetectomy cutting balloon angioplasty shunt closure and much more Examines
current evidence-based diagnostic approaches to such commonly seen conditions as valvular
disease cardiomyopathies coronary artery disease congenital heart disorders pericardial
disease aortic dissection and moreDescribes key new interventions for structural heart
disease including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) interventions for mitral
regurgitation (Mitraclip) occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA-Occlusion) and renal
nerve ablation for resistant arterial hypertensionProvides hundreds of illustrations coronary
angiograms and radiographic images that clarify every conceptDemonstrates step-by-step
approaches case studies and detailed angiographic sequences in nearly 400 helpful videosFrom
the fundamentals to the newest therapeutic advances this book provides the core information
needed by every practice performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations. It
is essential for interventional cardiologists cardiology fellows and interventional
radiologists who want to quickly increase their knowledge and skills and offer optimal care to
their patients.
