The book addresses the scope of
cardiac catheterization and catheter-based interventions that have
increased by leaps and bounds over the past fifty years. Thorough
background knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, physiology and
hemodynamics is required by the operators. We have therefore discussed
these essentials in many chapters. Each chapter/set of chapters is arranged
in an organized format, starting with a concise discussion of the
lesion(s), followed by indications, procedural details, precautions and
potential pitfalls. Contributions from a wide range of experts are
amalgamated in the book. The goal has been to address a wide range of
procedures/interventions available for a diverse group of diseases or
defects. New emerging procedures and future directions for valvular
diseases are also discussed. The book offers the spectrum of cardiac
catheterization and catheter-based interventions from pediatric to
geriatrics. It covers literally the scope of these procedures from ‘womb to
tomb’. It is intended as a practical guide for the interventional treatment
of congenital, structural heart disease, coronary and peripheral vascular
diseases to be used by invasive pediatric and adult cardiologists. Wherever
possible, an attempt has been made to emphasize practical aspects related
to procedures; such as patient selection, absolute and relative
indications, contraindications and potential complications. Some of the
procedures discussed in the book are emerging techniques in the forefront
of interventional cardiology, and may not be practiced in every cardiac
catheterization laboratory. These represent the expertise of selected
interventional cardiologists from around the world. The goal has also been
to share clinical experiences in order to provide a practical procedural
reference guide to catheter laboratory staff at all levels. We hope to
offer guidance in acquiring these skills, while sharing the experience of
using these techniques. Diagnostic catheterization only is as good as the
accuracy of the acquired data and since all the interpretations are based
on it. The information contained in the book is free from bias. The
fundamental concepts and recommendations are based on evidence-based data,
clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research. It also represents an
accumulation of knowledge, techniques and procedures that have been
learned, utilized and/or developed by various experienced cardiologists
with rich experiences in teaching cardiac catheterization and
interventions.
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