CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY
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This authoritative, practical guide to percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) presents a unique look at various facets of the disorder. The volume's case studies, illustrating therapeutic and decision-making approaches, will benefit novices and experienced practitioners alike. Coverage includes criteria for selection of patients, a review of appropriate techniquies and devices in treating relatively straightforward as well as difficult cases, the history of PTCA and current advances in diagnosis and treatment, and insights into patient care. Also includes a complete appendix containing informative diagrams and protocols.
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A History of Cardiac Catheterization (F. Hildner).
Coronary Angioplasty Catheters and Accessories (B. Hidalgo).
Optimal Use of Coronary Angiography in PTCA (R. Boucher, R. Myler).
Selection of Patients for PTCA.
PTCA Strategy.
Complex PTCA I: Multiple Vessel Disease and Long Segmental Stenoses.
Complex PTCA II: Total Occlusions.
Complex PTCA III: Bifurication Lesions.
Complex PTCA IV: Bypass Grafts.
PTCA in Acute Myocardial Infarction (D. Spring).
Recurrent Stenosis Following Successful PTCA (R. Shaw).
Complications of Coronary Angioplasty.
Patient Care Aspects of PTCA (J. Fishman, M. Murphy).
Appendix I: Case Presentations.
Appendix II: Protocols.
Bibliography and Suggested Readings.
