- Clinically oriented reference of techniques and procedures performed by cardiologists
- Describes both application and performance of procedures, using case studies to illustrate each technique
- Contains numerous tables and charts to assist in the differential diagnosis and effective management of cardiac patients
This extensively revised edition is a single compact reference that describes a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by cardiologists. The focus is on the clinical application of these procedures with descriptions of their technical aspects, as well as contraindications and potential complications.
The book provides detailed instruction on the interpretation of clinical data generated during these procedures and includes case presentations to illustrate how they are utilized in clinical practice.
Cardiology Procedures: A Clinical Primer contains distilled clinical information and data important to those involved in the clinical care of cardiac patients. Comprising practical material designed to help in learning the diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures performed in clinical practice, it will also be useful for trainees and practitioners in related disciplines.
Table of Contents- The Electrocardiogram
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Contrast Echocardiography
- Exercise Stress Testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- Pharmacologic Stress Testing
- Stress Echocardiography
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
- Positron Emission Tomography
- Radionuclide Angiography
- Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCTA)
- Cardiac Magentic Resonance
- Central Venous Cannulation
- Right Heart Catheterization
- Pericardiocentesis
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Blood flow Measurements
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Alcohol Septal Ablation
- Transcatheter Closure pf Atrial Septal Defects and Patent Foramen Ovale
- Balloon ValvuloplastyTranscatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Ambulatory Electrocardiography
- Tilt Table Testing
- Electrophysiologic Testing
- Temporary Transvenous Pacing
- Cardiac Pacemakers
- Biventricular Pacing
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD)
- Pacemaker Interrogation and Programming
- Cardioversion and Defibrillation
- Procedural Sedation
- Endotracheal Intubation
