Textbook of Interventional Cardiology

by Eric J. Topol, Joseph J. Jacobs

Coronary artery disease is a leading health problem in the world, and interventional management to correct these problems is considered safe and effective treatment. Major new developments in techniques and procedures in interventional cardiology are covered in the fourth edition of this excellent text. Covering the latest advances in drug-coated stents, congenital heart disease and restenosis, this edition is the most current information on the subject. Focused on applications of intervention, this book is a practical text for the interventionalist. Dr Topol has amassed the world leaders in interventional cardiology to contribute to this book, yielding the authoritative and definitive reference on the subject.Chapter on drug coated stents with a clear explanation of this important advanced techniqueChapter on percutaneous bypass surgery Chapter on congenital heart disease with all the latest interventional techniques for common congenital problems (not covered in other books) HOT TOPICS/HOT CHAPTERS
Inflammation and Arterial InjuryDevice GenomicsStem Cell Therapy for Ischemic Heart DiseaseDetection of Vulnerable PlaquePercutaneous Bypass SurgeryOffers an in-depth discussion of drug-coated stents-one of the most high profile and advanced techniques in the fieldPresents brand-new information on inflammation and arterial injury angiogenesis percutaneous bypass surgery device genomics hypertrophic cardiomyopathy stem cell therapy for ischemic heart disease prophylactic aspirin use detection of vulnerable plaque and much more!Explores the amplified impact of non-coronary interventionsExamines improvements in adjunctive pharmacotherapyOffers up-to-date information on congenital heart disease as well as restenosisFeatures a fully revised section on outcome effectiveness in interventional cardiology

Genres: Medical

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990