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The Cardiac Catheterization Handbook (4th Edition)




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: The Cardiac Catheterization Handbook (4th Edition)

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.120754
EAN: 9780323022477
Edition: 4
ISBN: 0323022472
Label: Mosby
Manufacturer: Mosby
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 525
Publication Date: March 05, 2003
Publisher: Mosby
Studio: Mosby



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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
This one-of-a-kind handbook again provides step-by-step instructions on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications in the cath lab, with valuable updates on safety requirements, new technology, and new techniques. It takes you through a detailed review of equipment, specific laboratory techniques, and lab safety, as well as the limitations, complications, and medical-surgical implications of cardiac catheterization and angiography findings. The book's portable size make it the preferred pocket reference!

  • Presents clear instructions on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications.
  • Features a straightforward, easy-to-understand approach and a pocket-sized format that are ideal for reference by practitioners on the go.


  • Covers all of the newest interventional techniques, including the use of drug-coated stents, carotid stenting, and renal stenting.
  • Presents brand-new coverage of vascular closure devices and radial artery catheterization.
  • Features an increased emphasis on congenital heart disease.
  • Incorporates new material on patient preparation, laboratory setup, and the digital lab.




Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Great resource tool!
As a cath lab nurse, this book has been very helpful with my job. I am constantly referring to the book and sharing it with other nurses!


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Useful reference
This is an excellent concise introduction to cardiac catheterization. This book is now in its 4rth edition published in 2003 and includes a wealth of material on the basics of this field. 650 pages encompass 10 chapters on topics such as arterial and venous acess, hemodynamic data, angiographic data, EP studies and ablation, research techniques, special techniques, high-risk cardiac catheterization, and interventional techniques. The book includes specific, how-to information. However, this short ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - This is a essential reference, but
I have been a cath labo nurse for 3 months.This is a nice book for cath labo staff like me, but there isn't so many figure enough to understand coronary anatomy in angiography and electorophysic study.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A Cath Lab Staple
The cardiac catheterization handbook is the essential reference for the cardiac cath lab. The book covers a wide range of topics including the cath lab organization, hemodynamics, electrophysiology, angiography and interventions. There are some great diagrams that compare catheter shape and radiographic views which are very helpful for those new to cath lab.






 






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