Synopsis
The first-ever primer for the cardiovascular interventionalist — filled with up-to-date procedural advice!
4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"This is a one-of-a-kind textbook for fellows in training and practicing interventionalists....This is an excellent and comprehensive book that fills a need for information on procedural techniques and avoidance of complications. It will be a welcome addition to the interventionalist's library."—Doody's Review Service
Filling a crucial gap in procedural knowledge, this groundbreaking reference is the first to focus on interventional cardiovascular procedures. The book includes a full section on procedures as well as chapters on the necessary scientific foundation, to which specialists will refer every day in their clinical practice. In addition, each procedural chapter is loaded with valuable tips and pitfalls from an internationally recognized group of experts.
Interventional Cardiology starts with a useful look the relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for interventional cardiology. It then covers the principles of the catheterization laboratory and its equipment plus pharmacology before moving on to a step-by-step review of individual procedures and other pertinent topics.
The comprehensive coverage of the book is highly accessible thanks to a well-organized full-color format that synthesizes important information and provides a consistent template in describing each procedure. Throughout the book, charts and tables help to summarize key concepts and can serve as the basis for a detailed overview.
Features:
• A first-of-its-kind, in-depth survey of procedural skills for interventional cardiology-edited by two of the foremost experts in the field, and featuring contributions from key opinion leaders in interventional cardiology
• Top-to-bottom coverage of the latest interventional cardiology techniques
• Valuable perspectives on avoiding and properly managing complications
• Up-to-date information on devices
• An extensive illustration program with four-color images and figures throughout
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Jonathan Kyle Hewett, MD(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description:This is a one-of-a-kind textbook for fellows in training and practicing interventionalists. While the bulk of the book is devoted to the clinical aspects of interventional procedure performance, each author focuses on avoiding procedural complications.
Purpose:The intention is to provide a comprehensive review of the fund of knowledge necessary for today's interventionalists.
Audience:The book is targeted at both practicing interventional cardiologists and fellows in training. Each chapter is written by authors well versed in both the science and techniques of their topic and the book is edited by two well respected experts in this field.
Features:The book is well organized, offering detailed discussions of equipment, laboratory safety, and procedural techniques including adjunctive pharmacology for the interventionist. The authors make good use of illustrations in their step-by-step approach to describing tips and pitfalls for each procedure.
Assessment:This is an excellent and comprehensive book that fills a need for information on procedural techniques and avoidance of complications. It will be a welcome addition to the interventionalist's library.