Author Description

Coronary stenting is the most dynamic area of interventional cardiology, producing highly effective results with minimal patient problems. Drs Stone and Leon have gathered the leading contributors in the world to produce the textbook reference to stenting. This book approaches the use of stents by explaining the science and clinical trial results of each stent type, their purpose and best practice patient management results. Approaches to complex problems are addressed in a special section on Controversies, including details of a variety of approaches and outcomes. This book is a must for the practicing interventionalist! Leading researchers in stents contributing to the book - Most current practical material on coronary stents International contributors - Use of stents addressed worldwide Clinical trials for stents - Research based application to practice of stent use Debate on patient management section - Controversies in management approach addressed by leading professionals Covers all stents available now, and includes future project development discussions - One stop shop for all stents use in practice and differentiation of product development