Percutaneous Treatment of Left Side Cardiac Valves A Practical Guide for the Interventional Cardiologist

Percutaneous aortic valve replacement and percutaneous mitral valve repair are emerging alternatives for high-risk patients with severe valve disease. Interventional cardiologists are faced with the challenge represented by these complex procedures. This practical guide specifically deals with a com...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tamburino, Corrado, Ussia, Gian Paolo (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milano Springer Milan 2010, 2010
Edition:1st ed. 2010
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Percutaneous aortic valve replacement and percutaneous mitral valve repair are emerging alternatives for high-risk patients with severe valve disease. Interventional cardiologists are faced with the challenge represented by these complex procedures. This practical guide specifically deals with a comprehensive knowledge of the techniques and approach to percutaneous treatment of left side cardiac valve disease and discusses the potential complications and expected or potential morbidity from the procedure. This book aims at providing interventional cardiologists with useful tips and tricks for percutaneous treatment of mitral and aortic valves in the light of recent advances
Physical Description:XX, 308 p. 283 illus., 233 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9788847014244