The Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Handbook 5th Edition

The Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 5th Edition

A current, evidence-based, and practical guide, this handbook delivers concise, accessible instruction on interventional cardiology for physicians, nurses, and cath lab technicians. Designed for quick reference and point-of-care use, it equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to perform and understand complex procedures safely and effectively.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses a wide range of coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, from routine procedures to the latest specialized techniques.
• Updated Techniques and Equipment: Includes TAVR, MitraClip™, atherectomy, non-hyperemic pressure ratios, and strategies for left ventricular mechanical support.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Detailed descriptions of techniques, cautionary notes, and expected outcomes for all procedures.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Emphasizes heart team collaboration, providing authoritative guidance on nuances of complex interventions.
• Dedicated Chapters: Covers catheters, guide wires, balloons, stents, interventional pharmacology, PCI, and complication management.
• Visual and Digital Resources: Hundreds of clear images, narrated videos by Dr. Kern, bulleted summary boxes, and quick-reference tables to enhance learning and retention.
• User-Friendly Format: Outline structure and concise tables make the content easy to navigate, ideal for both study and clinical reference.

This edition is an indispensable resource for cath lab personnel seeking a practical, up-to-date, and clinically focused reference for interventional cardiology procedures.