Subclavian Artery Stenosis/Interventions
Subclavian Artery Stenosis/Interventions Atul Singla, MD Imaad Razzaque, MD Chiranjiv S. Virk, MD Key Points Subclavian stenosis is four times more common in the left subclavian in comparison to the…
Acute Stroke Intervention
Acute Stroke Intervention Ryan M. Hebert, MD Fouad Chouairi, BS Branden Cord, MD, PhD Samuel Sommaruga, MD Michael Mercier, BA Anna Lynn, BS Andrew Koo, BS Stacy Chu, MD Charles…
History of Endovascular Intervention, Fluoroscopy, Basics of Angiography, Contrast, Patient Selection, and Informed Consent
History of Endovascular Intervention, Fluoroscopy, Basics of Angiography, Contrast, Patient Selection, and Informed Consent Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH Key Points Major landmarks in the history…
Invasive hemodynamics
Abstract: Invasive hemodynamics are fundamental to the understanding of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. While many patients can be diagnosed and managed with noninvasive studies alone, invasive, catheter-based measurements performed in…
The electrophysiology laboratory and electrophysiologic procedures
Abstract: The speciality of electrophysiology has evoloved dramatically encompassing both detection, diagnosis, and treatment of complex cardiac arrthymias. This chapter provides the fundamentals to appreciate EP studies and apply new…
Coronary angiography and ventriculography
Abstract: Catheter-based coronary angiography is the gold standard for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD). From preprocedure assessment to the acquisition of images to the postprocedural follow-up, care must…
Research techniques
Abstract: Research in catheterization laboratory centers around the questions involving coronary blood flow, myocardial contraction and relaxation, and pressure-flow relationships. These questions can be quantitatively addressed by a number of…
Special techniques
Keywords:transseptal, apical, puncture, pericardiocentesis, tamponade Transseptal heart catheterization Transseptal heart catheterization is used for direct access to the left atrium (LA) and its associated structures (e.g., LA appendage and…
Interventional cardiology procedures
Abstract: This Chapter provides an overview of diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. It provides a step-by-step description of percutaneous coronary intervention procedures, hemodynamic assessment of…
Basic electrocardiography
Fig. F.1 Genesis of electrocardiogram and pathways through the heart. AV, Atrioventricular; SA, sinoatrial. (Modified from the CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 5.) Fig. F.2 Standard limb leads and…
