Clearly written, highly illustrated, and designed for quick reference, Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 8th Edition, is the resource of choice for every member of the cardiac cath team. Widely regarded as the “bible” of cardiac ca
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Clearly written, highly illustrated, and designed for quick reference, Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 8th Edition, is the resource of choice for every member of the cardiac cath team. Widely regarded as the “bible” of cardiac catheterization, this portable, accessible primer provides a straightforward, practical explanation of the lab and its complex procedures for cardiac fellows, residents, nurses, and all cath lab personnel. Initial chapters assist the novice with descriptions of how procedures flow, what steps to learn first, and other essential information. Later chapters are devoted to special techniques, high-risk procedures, research techniques, percutaneous coronary interventions, and optimization of outcomes—all with a focus on treatment protocols for every procedure.
Clearly written, highly illustrated, and designed for quick reference, Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 8th Edition, is the resource of choice for every member of the cardiac cath team. Widely regarded as the “bible” of cardiac catheterization, this portable, accessible primer provides a straightforward, practical explanation of the lab and its complex procedures for cardiac fellows, residents, nurses, and all cath lab personnel. Initial chapters assist the novice with descriptions of how procedures flow, what steps to learn first, and other essential information. Later chapters are devoted to special techniques, high-risk procedures, research techniques, percutaneous coronary interventions, and optimization of outcomes—all with a focus on treatment protocols for every procedure.
Key Features
Provides clear instructions on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications for every procedure you’ll encounter—including coverage of new techniques and technologies that affect virtually all aspects of familiar procedures
Covers all the newest catheterization techniques for vascular closure and expansion of large-bore access procedures, including TAVR, ECMO, mitraclip, and TMVR
Discusses key topics such as intracardiac echocardiography and intraprocedural imaging, management of complications with algorithms that expedite the approach to these patients, adjunctive hemodynamic support, and maintaining quality in the laboratory
Emphasizes indications and contraindications for procedures in the context of a multidisciplinary heart team approach
Includes numerous clear illustrations and a newly expanded video library to enhance your understanding of the material
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Author Information
Edited by Paul Sorajja, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, Director, Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA and Michael J Lim, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Co-Director, Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular CareDirector, Division of CardiologyProfessor of Internal MedicineJack Ford Shelby Endowed Professor of CardiologyDirector, Cardiac Catheterization LaboratoryDirector, Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship ProgramsSt Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
Edited by Paul Sorajja, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, Director, Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA and Michael J Lim, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Co-Director, Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular CareDirector, Division of CardiologyProfessor of Internal MedicineJack Ford Shelby Endowed Professor of CardiologyDirector, Cardiac Catheterization LaboratoryDirector, Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship ProgramsSt Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/kerns-cardiac-catheterization-handbook-9780443124938.html328138Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbookhttps://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/placeholder/default/generic_item_image_123x160_1_1.png62.9969.99USDInStock/Medicine & Surgery/Cardiology/Books/Coming soon/Medicine/Cardiology/Books4431212438872243887235054569505466414182692433508848865365054553Clearly written, highly illustrated, and designed for quick reference, <i>Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 8th Edition</i>, is <b>the resource of choice for every member of the cardiac cath team</b>. Widely regarded as the “bible” of cardiac catheterization, this portable, accessible primer provides a <b>straightforward, practical explanation of the lab and its complex procedures</b> for cardiac fellows, residents, nurses, and all cath lab personnel. Initial chapters assist the novice with descriptions of how procedures flow, what steps to learn first, and other essential information. Later chapters are devoted to special techniques, high-risk procedures, research techniques, percutaneous coronary interventions, and optimization of outcomes—all with a <b>focus on treatment protocols</b> for every procedure. Clearly written, highly illustrated, and designed for quick reference, <i>Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 8th Edition</i>, is <b>the resource of choice for every member of the cardiac cath team</b>. Widely regarded as the “bible” of cardiac catheterization, this portable, accessible primer provides a <b>straightforward, practical explanation of the lab and its complex procedures</b> for cardiac fellows, residents, nurses, and all cath lab personnel. Initial chapters assist the novice with descriptions of how procedures flow, what steps to learn first, and other essential information. Later chapters are devoted to special techniques, high-risk procedures, research techniques, percutaneous coronary interventions, and optimization of outcomes—all with a <b>focus on treatment protocols</b> for every procedure.00add-to-cart97804431249382025ProfessionalEdited by Paul Sorajja, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI and Michael J Lim, MD, FACC, FSCAI20268Book111w x 187h (4.38" x 7.38")Elsevier700Aug 1, 2025COMING SOONEdited by <STRONG>Paul Sorajja</STRONG>, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, Director, Center for Valve and Structural Heart Disease, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA and <STRONG>Michael J Lim</STRONG>, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Co-Director, Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular CareDirector, Division of CardiologyProfessor of Internal MedicineJack Ford Shelby Endowed Professor of CardiologyDirector, Cardiac Catheterization LaboratoryDirector, Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship ProgramsSt Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USABooksBookUnited StatesYesYesNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
