Manual of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions: A Step-by-Step Approach

2017 | Medical & Veterinary

Manual of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions: Practical Approach, Second Edition is an easy to read reference for coronary chronic total occlusion interventions (CTO). Written by recognized national and international experts in the field, this reference compiles the steps necessary to preform, what pitfalls to watch out for, and troubleshooting tactics necessary for coronary chronic total occlusion interventions (CTO). This second edition is updated with new developments in the field. In addition, it covers techniques like the Carlino technique, "scratch and go", and the "BASE" subintimal entry, along with equipment, including the Turnpike catheter, the Micro 14 catheter, Gaia wires, and the Prodigy and CenterCross. Finally, newly published data, including the EXPLORE trial, CTO scores and hybrid series are included. Written to bring a practical and easy to read approach, this book is perfect for cardiology researchers, physicians, surgeons, cardiac catheterization laboratory personnel, technical staff and industry professionals.

Emmanouil Brilakis (Author)