Introduction to Cardiac Catheterization

Author: Aivles
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: For a beginner, the catheterization laboratory can be an unsettling place: patients may be critically ill, and routine procedures may suddenly become lengthy and complex. Due to the high risk of errors, combined with the tense atmosphere, beginners may quickly feel overwhelmed and discouraged. The authors and editors of this book are all cardiovascular physicians who remember the scene of their first time entering the catheterization laboratory, and this scene remains vivid in their minds. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive and practical guide for physicians, residents, catheterization laboratory nurses, and professionals involved in coronary angiography. Introduction to Cardiac Catheterization is designed in an easy-to-understand format, including American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines, illustrations (including carefully selected standard coronary projection charts), and a "Handling Special Problems" section (offering possible solutions for frequently encountered issues). We have designed the book in a portable size, making it easy to carry and serve as a quick reference when facing difficulties. The fast-paced environment of the catheterization laboratory does not tolerate any mistakes or hesitation, which often leaves newcomers feeling helpless. For this reason, experienced physicians and members of the Cleveland Foundation have compiled this richly informative booklet to provide essential information for those working and developing in the catheterization laboratory. This booklet is the ideal choice for physicians, residents, catheterization laboratory nurses, and other related personnel, with a guided structure that ensures clarity and contains numerous pearls of clinical experience and high-quality illustrations to provide rapid guidance.