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Taylor & Francis A Guide to Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting 1998 Edition by Peter J Hubner
The treatment of coronary artery disease by angioplasty and stenting is a major part of interventional cardiology. This guide offers a practical introduction to procedures for the trainee and a review of the techniques and equipment currently in use. The principles and practice of PTCA are presented clearly and concisely. Catheters, wires, balloons, inflation devices, connectors, and stents are described and illustrated and routine procedures, including the use of intravascular ultrasound, are fully explained. The author also gives guidelines on how to deal with difficult cases, complications, and emergency situations. The guide includes basic information for those new to PTCA, clinical tips for safe and effective practice, it shows "before and after'' angiogram series, and features high-quality line drawings to familiarize the reader with a range of instruments and techniques. Table of contents : - 1. Guide Catheters 2. Balloon Catheters 3. Guide Wires 4. Radiographic Views 5. Intravascular Ultrasound and Angioscopy 6. Patient Selection and General Care 7. Review of the Diagnostic Angiogram 8. Routine PTCA Case 9. PTCA from the Arm 10. Stents (History and Type) 11. Indications for the Use of Stents 12. Complications with Stents 13. Routine Stent Case 14. Abrupt Closure - 1 (Risks and Causes) 15. Abrupt Closure - 2 (Vessel Dissection) 16. Emergency Surgery 17. Adhoc PTCA 18. Primary Angioplasty 19. PTCA of an Occluded Coronary Artery 20. PTCA Post CABG 21. LIMA PTCA 22. Osteal Lesions, Lesions on Bends and Undilatable Lesions 23. Bifurcation Lesions 24. Restenosis 25. PTCA Quotes 26. Manufacturers of Equipment