Carotid Artery Stenting: Current Practice and Techniques [Hardcover]

Nadim Al-Mubarak (Editor), Gary S. Roubin (Editor), Sriram S. Iyer (Editor), Jiri J. Vitek (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781743850 | ISBN-13: 978-0781743853 | Publication Date: June 8, 2004 | Edition: 1

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (June 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781743850
• ISBN-13: 978-0781743853
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,768,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)