Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

This book complements available texts that detail percutaneous
coronary interventions and is dedicated solely to the associated
complications. By covering the range of complications that arise,
from medication related to difficulties with closure devices, this
text helps physicians improve care by anticipating or recognizing
problems earlier. Chapters focus on specific steps of interventions
and include cases that reflect scenarios seen in clinical practice.
Cardiac arrest, legal matters, and adverse event reporting are also
addressed. Essential information is easily accessible in useful
tables. Cardiologists, as well as interventional radiologists who
perform these procedures, will appreciate the logically organized and
nicely illustrated format. This key text is ideal for regular use but
also has value as a need-to-know reference.

Introduction.- Complications of the Medications.- Groin Complications.-
Complications of Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty.- Coronary Guidewire
Complications.- Complications Related to Coronary Stenting.- Complications of
Atherectomy Devices.- The No-Reflow Phenomenon.- Early versus Late
Complications.- Complications of Radiation Exposure and Therapy.- Complications
of Closure Devices.- Legal Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Procedures.-
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation During Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.-
Adverse Event Reporting: Physicians, Manufacturers, and the Food and Drug
Administration.