The Cardiac Catheterization Handbook (4th Edition)

This one-of-a-kind handbook outlines the basics of cardiac catheterization as well as the care of patients undergoing the procedure. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions, and takes readers through a detailed review of equipment, individual techniques, and laboratory safety. The book's portable size makes it the preferred pocket reference!

The 4th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all of the most recent advances including new interventional procedures, new technology, and new developments in this rapidly evolving field.

• Presents clear instructions on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications.
• Features a straightforward, easy-to-understand approach and a pocket-sized format that are ideal for reference by practitioners on the go.

Covers all of the newest interventional techniques, including the use of drug-coated stents, carotid stenting, and renal stenting.

Presents brand-new coverage of vascular closure devices and radial artery catheterization.

Features an increased emphasis on congenital heart disease.

Incorporates new material on patient preparation, laboratory setup, and the digital lab.

Morton J. Kern, MD, FSCAI, FAHA, FACC, Professor de Medicina da Universidade da Califórnia, Irvine, Orange, Califórnia; Chief of Medicine, Health Care System Veterans Long Beach, Long Beach, Califórnia;