Publisher's Synopsis
"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.