9781639270262
Antonio Price
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Cardiology
229
$ 152.99
Percutaneous coronary intervention is a family of non-surgical procedures that rely on thin flexible tubes called catheters to place a small structure, known as a stent to restore blood flow to the heart's muscles. They are used when arteries become narrowed or blocked by plaque. The most prominent types of percutaneous coronary intervention are balloon angioplasty, angioplasty with stent, laser angioplasty, rotational atherectomy, and chronic total occlusions. They are used to treat coronary artery diseases such as obstructive coronary artery disease and spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Some diagnostic techniques which are used along with percutaneous coronary intervention are fractional flow reserve, advanced imaging, and radial artery access. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in percutaneous coronary intervention. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. This book aims to equip students and experts with advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.