Provides comprehensive and detailed information on all aspects of percutaneous mitral valvotomy, and also offers practical guidance on how to safely and efficiently perform the procedure
72 experts in the field from 14 countries are sharing their expertise and experience
Starting with careful patient selection based on echocardiographic evaluation, the succinct text takes you through the procedural details in the catheterization lab and the interpretation of hemodynamic data
Also discusses the different gadgets available for the procedure and specifies how to recognise and treat all potential complications
Complemented by outstanding still images and a DVD of procedural videos.