Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology: Tips and Tricks 5th Edition

A concise and convenient pocket guide to interventional cardiology’s latest procedures and technologies

Interventional  cardiology is growing more and more integral to the modern-day  management of cardiovascular problems. Indeed, trainees are taught  interventional methods as a matter of course. With a widening range of  options open to them, however, the practicing cardiologist must be  diligent and discerning when selecting the appropriate course of action  for each patient, adapting their strategy as circumstance demands.  Developing the skills and experience necessary to make these key  judgments can be a challenging and lengthy process.

Bringing together the knowledge of an international group of over 50 experts, this fifth edition of the Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology helps cardiologists of all levels to find interventional solutions to a  wide range of problems. Its revised contents cover topics including new  devices, valve procedures, and venous and atrial occlusion, and also  feature new chapters on bioresorbable vascular scaffolds, protected  percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary atherectomy, pulmonary  embolism, and more. This essential companion:

• Offers clear, easy-to-follow guidance for cardiology practitioners of all levels of skill and experience
• Grades each strategic or tactical action by level of complexity
• Includes full-color clinical images and illustrations
• Covers all key interventional procedures and techniques
• Provides practical tips and tricks for handling difficult clinical scenarios and complications

The Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology is  an invaluable resource for both practitioners and trainees in  interventional cardiology and all related areas of cardiovascular  medicine.