
Written by pioneers in the field of interventional cardiology, this critical text provides readers with the information and expert guidance needed to perform safe and effective transcatheter aortic valve implantations (TAVI). The book is supplemented by visual aids, including more than 200 color illustrations and downloadable resources with bonus footage that detail each preprocedural, intraprocedural, and postprocedural step of TAVI—enabling readers to utilize TAVI devices correctly to improve patient results. The book focuses on the CoreValve and Edwards devices, but also provides practical, basic information applicable to any transcatheter aortic valve device.
This text investigates the technical challenges and procedural risks associated with transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) to provide a framework for avoiding clinical failure. The authors, who are recognized pioneers in interventional cardiology, synthesize their extensive clinical experience into a structured guide. By examining the specific mechanics of device deployment and patient management, the book establishes a rigorous protocol for ensuring safety and efficacy in complex cardiac interventions.
What You Will Find
Experts in the field of interventional cardiology identify this work as a foundational resource for practitioners seeking to refine their technical proficiency. Readers frequently note the high density of practical, actionable information provided by the authors to mitigate procedural complications.
Page Count:
328
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203092090
ISBN-13:
9780203092095
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