This title is directed primarily towardhealth care professionals outside of the United
States. This book has been prepared by
professionals working in the UK. It covers the
basic principles and practice of interventional
cardiology, vascular and non-vascular, written
specifically for the general cardiologist. Designed
to facilitate easy access to key information, it contains numerous line illustrations, diagrams,
graphs, and charts. The entire spectrum
ofinterventional cardiology is covered in an
easy-to-read format. In this new edition are fifteen
new chapters written by experts from around the
world. The excellent appendix of trials
ininterventional cardiology has been fully
updated making this the best available source on
how to apply trials to clinical practice. Includes
editors and contributors from the US and Europe
for a truly international perspective. Begins each
chapter with 6-10 key points written in bullet
format that summarize important concepts in the
chapter, making reference a snap. Includes
extensive coverage of new technologies forinterventional cardiology , including lasers,
cutting balloons, and distal protection to keep
you completely current. Covers high problem
areas for intervention, including new material on
chronic total occlusions, bifurcation lesions and
PCI in small vessels. Adds a new section on
peripheral vascular intervention including the
new development areas for interventional
cardiologists like carotid, renal and lower
extremity. Contains new information on hot
topics such as ASD, PFO closure, and aortic
valve intervention.