Carotid Artery Stenting: Current Practice and Techniques : Hardbound
Author(s):
Nadim Al-Mubarak MD
Gary S Roubin MD, PhD
ISBN: 0-7817-4385-0
Pub Date: May 2004
Pages: 352
Illustrations: 199
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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