The cardiac catheter book

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Loaded with expert solutions to everyday clinical problems, this resource is essential for specialists and trainees involved in cardiac catheterizations. It covers fundamental principles, diagnostic strategies for various diseases, and the latest interventional techniques, equipping readers to effectively manage valvular and structural heart diseases. The book concisely reviews cardiac catheterization basics, addressing indications, risks, patient preparation, equipment setup, contrast media, and interpretation of findings. It encompasses a wide range of interventional techniques, including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), coronary stent implantation, rotational atherectomy, cutting balloon angioplasty, and shunt closure. Additionally, it examines evidence-based diagnostic approaches for common conditions like valvular disease, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, congenital disorders, pericardial disease, and aortic dissection. Key new interventions for structural heart disease, such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), Mitraclip for mitral regurgitation, left atrial appendage occlusion, and renal nerve ablation for resistant hypertension, are also detailed. With hundreds of illustrations, coronary angiograms, and radiographic images, the book clarifies concepts and includes step-by-step approaches, case studies, and nearly 400 instructional videos. From foundational knowledge to cutting-edg