The Practice of Interventional Cardiology

"The Practice of Interventional Cardiology" is a comprehensive textbook, written by professionals with experience of developing the techniques described. This book provides a current overview of interventional cardiology describing available procedures, and giving practical guidance on applications. The second edition features chapters on new techniques including intravascular ultrasound, microwave thermal angioplasty, the Holmium laser, a new angioscope for both coronary and peripheral arteries, and the linear everting balloon. New perspectives chapters include the throbongenic potential of various intravascular procedures, a comparative review of the new technologies, and a unified approach to the use of interventional procedures including indications and limitations.