Angioplasty and stenting of the carotid and supra-aortic trunks
By: edited by Michel Henry ... [et al.].
Contributors: Henry, Michel, MD.
Publisher: Martin Dunitz
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 700
ISBN-13: 9781841842622
Subjects: Carotid Stenosis -- surgery; Angioplasty; Endarterectomy, Carotid; Stents; Carotid artery -- Diseases -- Treatment; Angioplasty; Stents (Surgery)
Description: What is apparent to peripheral vascular specialists is that carotid angioplasty and stenting offers benefits to some patients requiring therapy for carotid lesions in high risk curcumstances such as recurrent carotid stenosis. The debate over whether carotid and angioplasty and stenting are supreior to surgical carotid endarterectomy continues, though it has been shown through randomised clinical trials that intervention is superior to surgery. This book addresses current controversies, as well as offers the reader guidance as to which techniques could be used, the pitfalls and complications encountered, and a variety of tips and tricks to ensure a good result. The editors and contributors are well known in the field of peripheral vascular intervention and have many years experience in which they have overcome many problems that still face the trainee. Their experience is represented in the book and is a good guide to success in the cath lab.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.