Author : Nadim Al-Mubarak
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781743853
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (438 download)
Book Synopsis Carotid Artery Stenting by : Nadim Al-Mubarak
Download or read book Carotid Artery Stenting written by Nadim Al-Mubarak and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by internationally recognized experts in interventional cardiology, this comprehensive clinical reference on carotid artery stenting provides illustrated, step-by-step descriptions of techniques and details on indications, contraindications, patient selection, complications, technology, and clinical trials. The first section reviews clinical results and experience, including the CAVATAS trial findings on stroke prevention. The second section describes stenting techniques and includes information from major trials on design and application of devices. The third section presents guidelines and current regulations on establishing a carotid stenting program. The book concludes with a preview of future directions.