BookCorrado Tamburino, Gian Paolo Ussia ; in collaboration with Davide Capodanno, Massimiliano Mulè.
Summary: Percutaneous aortic valve replacement and percutaneous mitral valve repair are emerging alternatives for high-risk patients with severe valve disease. Interventional cardiologists are faced with the challenge represented by this complex procedure. This practical guide specifically deals with a comprehensive knowledge of the techniques and approach to percutaneous treatment of left side cardiac valve disease and discusses the potential complications and expected or potential morbidity from the procedure.
Contents:
Anatomy
Mitral Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Tips and Tricks and Management of Complications in Valvular Interventional Cardiology
Transcatheter Valve Treatment: Peri-procedural Management
Surgical Treatment of Mitral Regurgitation and Aortic Stenosis.