A vast choice of techniques and technology confronts today’s interventional cardiologists, and those who are new to angioplasty need clear and practical guidance in order to develop good habits, avoid common pitfalls and become efficient and confident practitioners. Written to provide readers with a solid grounding in the basics of percutaneous techniques by providing selective, practical knowledge and a full range of useful tools and tips, Essential Angioplasty is: 
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<li>Ideal for those seeking a solid foundation in percutaneous interventions</li> <li>Designed for ease of use and retention of information; copiously illustrated with clear "take home messages" concluding each chapter</li> <li>Packed with over 300 tips and tricks which readers can apply in their training and practice</li> <li>Based on the authors' hands-on experience in the world's leading interventional cardiology training centers and years of proven teaching experience</li> </ul>
Throughout, the authors follow the motto "keep it simple" and focus only on the information that will help the reader learn and master the relevant technique. This makes Essential Angioplasty the perfect companion for trainees and others seeking a reliable guide to achieving success in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Essential Angioplasty

Medical Books

Swanton, R. H.

von Schmilowski, E.

Medicine

Wiley/Blackwell

Cardiology: Pocket Consultant

Blackwell Science Inc.

In the new edition of this popular pocket manual of cardiology, the author has updated the text to reflect the rapid pace of change in clinical cardiology. There are new sections on care of patients with prosthetic heart valves and on testing for disorders of heart rhythm. Coverage of thrombolysis, heart failure, infective endocarditis, echocardiography and electrophysiology has been expanded. The book aims to be a clear, concise guide to the management of medical problems in the cardiac patient and contains up-to-date information on the drugs available in the UK and Europe with dosage guidelines, and much drug information in table form. There is discussion of symptoms, physical signs, appropriate investigations and management as well as numerous clear line drawings and new guidelines on heart disease and fitness to drive.

Cardiology (Pocket Consultant)

Basic Sciences

This pocket-sized book is intended to give practical advice to doctors and nurses confronting cardiac problems on the ward. As a practical guide it has a clear and didactic style and the information is presented in the form of lists and tables for quick reference. Considerable updates have been made to reflect the rapid pace of change in clinical cardiology. There are new sections on transoesophageal echocardiography, care of the hear-transplant patient, post-mycocardial infarction risk stratification, and cardiological assessment of the general surgical patient.

Pocket Consultant: Cardiology 4E

Cardiology is a rapidly changing and expanding field. Management protocols change regularly, new categories of treatment options are being discovered, and there is a new focus on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Pocket Consultant: Cardiology is a highly practical, user-friendly guide to this expanding field. Now in its fifth edition, this book has been highly praised for its readability, conciseness and clear illustrations, and is an indispensable guide for those dealing with common cardiological problems. The author, the current president of the British Cardiac Society, is internationally known in the field of clinical cardiology. This is an ideal book for the junior doctor who wants a quick, easily understandable guide to cardiology. 
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Pocket Consultant: Cardiology