Description:
Manual of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: A Step by Step Approach is a practical, easy to read reference guide on
how to perform percutaneous coronary intervention in non-CTO lesions. Written by recognized experts in the field, this
reference compiles the necessary steps, lists pitfalls to watch out for, and provides tactics on troubleshooting
percutaneous coronary interventions. Written to bring a practical and easy to read approach, this book is perfect for
interventional cardiologists, interventional and general cardiology fellows, cardiology researchers, physicians,
cardiac catheterization laboratory personnel, technical staff, industry professionals and anyone interested in
understanding the cutting-edge and rapidly evolving field of coronary PCI.
guidance for coronary chronic total occlusion interventions (CTO)
proctoring CTOs in multiple clinical centers
1. When should PCI be performed?
2. Equipment
3. Access
4. Catheter engagement
5. Angiography 6. Wiring
7. Adjunctive lesion assessment (before and after PCI)
8. Lesion preparation
9. Stenting
10. Adjunctive pharmacotherapy
11. Hemodynamic support