Increasingly, interventional cardiologists are performing peripheral vascular interventions in addition to their coronary artery interventions. There is a need for a standard text which will provide the basic information for trainees in this exciting, expanding area. The editors have chosen experts in this growing field to offer their advice.

Profiles all aspects of peripheral vascular interventions from stenting techniques to training and certification

Discusses the use of techniques such as computerized ultrasound plaque analysis and magnetic resonance angiography

Examines all the issues involved in patient selection and operative techniques and devices

Provides a guide for choosing the best technique to treat a carotid stenosis and avoid cerebral complications

Includes chapters on acute stroke, intracranial angioplasty, stroke unit, and vertebral and subclavian stenting

A multidisciplinary book, written by the most prestigious interventionists in the field, Textbook of Peripheral Vascular Interventions contains comprehensive, up-to-date information on the history of the disease, its diagnosis, management, and interventional strategies. Featuring 350 illustrations, the book discusses critical limb ischemia, chronic total occlusions, and various pharmaceutical therapies. It fills the need for a standard text providing the basic information in this rapidly expanding field.