Oxford Textbook of Interventional Cardiology. Second Edition

This is the definitive text, spanning the whole spectrum of interventional cardiology, including structural heart disease � Covers the very latest techniques and devices to provide practical, evidence-based guidance on treating a full range of coronary lesions � Written by an expert team of international authors, providing comprehensive advice for both the intervention trainee and cardiologists planning to work with catheterization � Includes a wealth of high-quality colour figures and photographs, to provide greater clinical context � Based on the European curriculum and guidelines for practice New to this Edition: � Fully updated and revised to include the latest trials, technology, and novel techniques that have become recognised since the first edition in 2010 � Includes brand new content, including a new section on the future of interventional cardiology and multiple new chapters on special devices in percutaneous coronary intervention Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography remain key tools in the management of patients with coronary heart disease. Although this is the most frequently used method of coronary revascularization, general training in cardiology rarely offers more than the opportunity to assist a more senior operator to perform angioplasty procedures. This textbook, covering key procedures and fully revised and updated to include the latest trials, technology, and new techniques, is essential reading. The Oxford Textbook of Interventional Cardiology, 2nd edition spans the whole spectrum of interventional cardiology procedures, including a novel section on the future of interventional cardiology, and multiple new chapters covering special devices in percutaneous coronary intervention. Written by an expert team of international authors, this book offers guidance on all aspects of interventional cardiology according the European curriculum, and covers the evidence-based guidelines for a comprehensive view of the field.