Guide to Peripheral and Cerebrovascular Intervention

Twenty-one experts in endovascular therapy contribute 14 chapters on the basics of vascular anatomy, the key aspects of appropriate case selection, and the fundamental equipment and pharmacotherapy for successful procedures. Coverage includes advanced techniques in lower and upper extremity arterial intervention, renal and mesenteric intervention, carotid and vertebral stenting, intracerebral intervention for stenotic and aneurysmal disease, venous thrombolysis and intervention, aortic stent graft placement, dialysis access, and infrapopliteal intervention and limb salvage. Intended for physicians, nurses, and technologists who currently treat patients with vascular disease, or plan to in the future, the text is suitable for all levels, from novice to experienced practitioners. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)