Libri di Spencer B. King
Biografia e opere di Spencer B. King
Interventional Cardiology
Alan C. Yeung , Spencer B. King
editore: McGraw-Hill Medical
pagine: 600
The first-ever primer for the cardiovascular interventionalist - filled with up-to-date procedural advice! 4 Star Doody's Review! "This is a one-of-a-kind textbook for fellows in training and practicing interventionalists...This is an excellent and comprehensive book that fills a need for information on procedural techniques and avoidance of complications. It will be a welcome addition to the interventionalist's library." (Doody's Review Service). Filling a crucial gap in procedural knowledge, this groundbreaking reference is the first to focus on interventional cardiovascular procedures. The book includes a full section on procedures as well as chapters on the necessary scientific foundation, to which specialists will refer every day in their clinical practice. In addition, each procedural chapter is loaded with valuable tips and pitfalls from an internationally recognized group of experts. Interventional Cardiology starts with a useful look the relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for interventional cardiology.
It then covers the principles of the catheterization laboratory and its equipment plus pharmacology before moving on to a step-by-step review of individual procedures and other pertinent topics. The comprehensive coverage of the book is highly accessible thanks to a well-organized full-color format that synthesizes important information and provides a consistent template in describing each procedure. Throughout the book, charts and tables help to summarize key concepts and can serve as the basis for a detailed overview. Features: a first-of-its-kind, in-depth survey of procedural skills for interventional cardiology-edited by two of the foremost experts in the field, and featuring contributions from key opinion leaders in interventional cardiology; top-to-bottom coverage of the latest interventional cardiology techniques; valuable perspectives on avoiding and properly managing complications; up-to-date information on devices; and an extensive illustration program with four-color images and figures throughout.
Acute Coronary Syndromes
A Handbook for Clinical Practice
Michael Bertrand , Spencer B. King
editore: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
pagine: 320
The management of non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS) has rapidly evolved over the last few years and many guidelines have been provided and already updated. This book is based on the latest ESC Guidelines and reports the current knowledge in NSTE-ACS, together with the most recent therapeutic options and the different strategies that can be applied according to the clinical status of patients. International experts address the different aspects of NSTE-ACS and bring useful information to clinicians, interventionalists and surgeons involved in the difficult management of these patients. This book is part of the "ESC Education Series". The series is designed to provide medical professionals with the latest information about the understanding, diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. Where available, management recommendations are based on the established European Guidelines, which encompass the best techniques to use with each cardiac disease. Throughout the series, the leading international opinion leaders have been chosen to edit and contribute to the books. The information is presented in a succinct and accessible format with a clinical focus.
