Essential Cardiac Catheterization

by Butler, Rob; Gunning, Mark; Nolan, James

• ISBN13: 9780340887356
• ISBN10: 0340887354
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-14
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers

Summary

The development of cardiac catheterization has proved to be a very significant step in the heart of field medicine. It is currently one of the most accurate tests in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease, offering speedy non-invasive diagnosis and rapid results without the need for ahospital stay.This highly practical pocket reference provides invaluable advice on all aspects of the technique, including a description of the procedure and methods involved, its indications and, importantly, contraindications, and any likely complications. Important issues such as patient selection andconsent, and use in special situations, are also considered.Essential Cardiac Catheterization is an invaluable guide for the cardiologist and cardiac radiographer, in training and in practice, to be referred to often in the clinical setting.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart & Great Vessels

Radial Access Techniques

Femoral Access Techniques

Catheterization: Acquisition and Interpretation

Non-Coronary Angiography

Complications: Risks and Their Management

Cardiac Formulae and Catheter Laboratory Pharmacology

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