Clearly written, highly illustrated, and designed for quick reference, \u003ci\u003eKern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 8th Edition\u003c/i\u003e, is \u003cb\u003ethe resource of choice for every member of the cardiac cath team\u003c/b\u003e. Widely regarded as the \u0026ldquo;bible\u0026rdquo; of cardiac catheterization, this portable, accessible primer provides a \u003cb\u003estraightforward, practical explanation of the lab and its complex procedures\u003c/b\u003e for cardiac fellows, residents, nurses, and all cath lab personnel. Initial chapters assist the novice with descriptions of how procedures flow, what steps to learn first, and other essential information. Later chapters are devoted to special techniques, high-risk procedures, research techniques, percutaneous coronary interventions, and optimization of outcomesâall with a \u003cb\u003efocus on treatment protocols\u003c/b\u003e for every procedure.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides \u003cb\u003eclear instructions\u003c/b\u003e on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications for every procedure you\u0026rsquo;ll encounterâincluding coverage of \u003cb\u003enew techniques and technologies\u003c/b\u003e that affect virtually all aspects of familiar procedures.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCovers \u003cb\u003eall the newest catheterization techniques\u003c/b\u003e for vascular closure and expansion of large-bore access procedures, including TAVR, ECMO, mitraclip, and TMVR.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiscusses \u003cb\u003ekey topics\u003c/b\u003e such as intracardiac echocardiography and intraprocedural imaging, management of complications with algorithms that expedite the approach to these patients, adjunctive hemodynamic support, and maintaining quality in the laboratory.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmphasizes \u003cb\u003eindications and contraindications\u003c/b\u003e for procedures in the context of a multidisciplinary heart team approach.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes numerous clear illustrations and a \u003cb\u003enewly expanded video library\u003c/b\u003e to enhance your understanding of the material.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAny additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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