Description
KERN. CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION HANDBOOK. 7TH EDITION
Book Summary
This seventh edition of the reference manual on cardiac catheterization offers a practical, up-to-date guide for cardiologists and catheterization lab professionals. The reader will find clear instructions on procedures, complication management, and the latest techniques, such as TAVI, ECMO, or MitraClip. With a focus on fast and safe decision-making, this book integrates treatment algorithms, detailed images, and the perspective of multidisciplinary teamwork. It is an essential tool for optimizing patient care and keeping up to date with diagnostic and therapeutic advances.
What is it about?
The manual provides a comprehensive approach to cardiac catheterization, from the fundamentals to the most advanced interventional techniques. It explains what to expect during procedures, how to avoid complications, and how to treat them when they arise. It includes a new chapter on intracardiac echocardiography and imaging techniques, and details vascular closure and large-bore access procedures. The use of algorithms to streamline complication management and additional hemodynamic support is emphasized, all from a multidisciplinary team perspective. The text is complemented by detailed illustrations and online videos showing actual procedures in the lab.
Main Topics
- Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization techniques
- Advanced procedures: TAVI, ECMO, MitraClip, and TMVI
- Intracardiac echocardiography and procedural imaging techniques
- Management of complications and additional hemodynamic support
- Indications, contraindications, and lab quality standards
Who is it recommended for?
This manual is aimed at interventional cardiologists, fellows in training, catheterization lab nurses and technicians, and any professional on the multidisciplinary team who needs a quick and reliable reference guide for the daily practice of cardiac catheterization.
What this book provides
- Clear, practical instructions for routine and advanced procedures, with an emphasis on patient safety.
- Updated algorithms that facilitate decision-making and rapid management of complications.
- Access to online multimedia content, including videos of actual procedures and the e-book version.
- A comprehensive perspective that integrates the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques into a single, agile reference volume.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Sorajja, Paul
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine
- Collection: Medicine
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2020
- Weight: 540 g
Editorial Review
This seventh edition solidifies the work as a reference resource for the interventional cardiologist. Its practical approach, combined with the update of cutting-edge techniques and the emphasis on safety, makes it a highly valuable tool for daily clinical practice. The complementary multimedia content and the problem-solving-oriented structure reinforce its utility as a quick reference manual in the catheterization lab.