Endovascular Tools and Techniques Made Easy

This practical resource shows the clinician how to handle and use the tools, devices, and implants required for endovascular interventions. A firm foundation in understanding the purpose, technical parameters, and function of each tool is required by vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, interventional radiologists, and other vascular specialists. Medical students, trainees, and physicians starting in practice will enhance their endovascular knowledge, which will allow for improved and seamless patient care. Even the experienced practitioner may find new tips in this book!

1. Introduction to the Endovascular Suite and Basic Principles of Angiography. 2. Pre-Procedural Risk Assessment and Optimization. 3. Radiation Safety for You and Your Patient. 4. Contrast Agents and Their Delivery. 5. Vascular Access and Sheaths. 6. Guidewires. 7. Catheters. 8. CTO Techniques and Re-Entry Devices. 9. Angioplasty Balloons and Technique. 10. Stents. 11. Stent Grafts. 12. Atherectomy Devices. 13. Intravascular Imaging Modalities (OCT and IVUS). 14. Post-Procedural Hemostasis and Closure Devices.

Vikram S. Kashyap, MD
Professor, Surgery, Case Western Reserve University
Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Co-Director, Vascular Center, Harrington Hearth and Vascular Institute
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Matthew Janko, MD
Resident Physician, Integrated Vascular Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Justin A. Smith, MD
Resident Physician, Integrated Vascular Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio