Interventional Cardiology

This volume aims to give physicians a practical working knowledge of clincial applications of the latest therapeutic interventional cardiology techniques. Coverage encompasses diverse technologies such as angioscopy, intracoronary ultrasound, laser angioplasty, stents and atherectomy. The contributors, who all have first-hand experience in testing and developing these technologies, detail the clinical indications for each technique or device and explain its advantages and limitations. Each chapter focuses on a specific procedure, reviewing: essential instruments and ancillary equipment; pertinent developmental details; the results achieved to date during clinical trials; current indications and contraindications for its use; optimal technical approaches; and associated risks and benefits. Comparative analyses are provided on instruments and devices and on technical approach.
 
This volume aims to give physicians a practical working knowledge of clincial applications of the latest therapeutic interventional cardiology techniques. Coverage encompasses diverse technologies such as angioscopy, intracoronary ultrasound, laser angioplasty, stents and atherectomy. The contributors, who all have first-hand experience in testing and developing these technologies, detail the clinical indications for each technique or device and explain its advantages and limitations. Each chapter focuses on a specific procedure, reviewing: essential instruments and ancillary equipment; pertinent developmental details; the results achieved to date during clinical trials; current indications and contraindications for its use; optimal technical approaches; and associated risks and benefits. Comparative analyses are provided on instruments and devices and on technical approach.