Springer Interventional Cardiology Imaging: An Essential Guide

Interventional cardiology has transitioned from angiographic subjective analysis of stenosis severity into assessment of plaque characteristics and objective assessment of stenosis severity. The evolution of novel interventional imaging modalities is progressively altering our understanding of coronary artery disease diagnosis and prognosis.  This book will be an essential companion to assist interventional cardiologists in better assessing patients with Coronary Artery Disease. It will encompass and review all interventional imaging modalities and provide guidance for interventional cardiologists to use these modalities.  Review “It is intended to provide an overview of present-day methods of invasive coronary imaging appropriate for any medical provider involved in coronary angiography. Considering it is a practical review of all available intracoronary imaging techniques, this book would be beneficial for cardiology fellows and general and interventional cardiologists, in addition to catheterization laboratory personnel. … This is an exceptional reference for multiple levels of cardiology providers … .” (Samy Abdelghani, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2015) From the Back Cover This book provides an overview of the current available invasive coronary imaging modalities, presenting a concise review of the technologies, indications, appropriate uses, and pitfalls. Since the establishment of invasive coronary angiography, the limitations of the technique have not gone unnoticed. As a result, multiple invasive imaging modalities have been developed in an attempt to characterize the true severity of coronary artery disease, and to guide percutaneous coronary interventions. The evolution of novel interventional imaging modalities is progressively altering our understanding of coronary artery disease diagnosis and prognosis. Interventional Cardiology Imaging: An Essential Guide is an invaluable tool for interventional cardiologists and cardiologists in training who wish to have a concise and practical review of all available modalities of invasive coronary imaging.