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Bertrand: Best Practices for Transradial
Approach in Diagnostic Angiography and
Intervention
About the Book:
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Focuses on newer, more patient-friendly transradial approach to PCI, citing more
evidence and confirming its superiority over traditional femoral approach for PCI
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Changing healthcare system in the US will encourage this approach – no overnight
stays, easier on the patient with fewer complications
Key Features:
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Includes tips and tricks for the procedures, in addition to evidence from small
studies and experienced facilities
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Clear anatomical drawings with angiographic correlations
About the Authors:
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Olivier F. Bertrand, MD, PhD, FSCAI - Interventional Cardiologist, Quebec Heart-
Lung Institute; Assoc. Prof. of Medicine, Laval Univ.; Adjunct Professor, Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering, McGill University; Director, CAIC Transradial Interventions
Working Group, Int’l Chair on Transradial Approach and Interventional Cardiology
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Sunil V. Rao, MD - Associate Prof., Duke University Medical Center, Section Chief,
Cardiovascular Medicine, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Competition:
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Hamon: Transradial Approach for Clinicians, Stethescope, 2010, $160
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Patel: Atlas of Transradial Interventions, Seascript, 2007, $197 – Indian
editor/publisher
Pub Date:
January
Price:
$139.99
Illustrations:
227
Bundle:
Inkling
Markets:
Interventional
cardiologists,
cardiologists,
cardiology fellows
1/12/2015