Handbook of Structural Heart Interventions

The Mayo Clinic is leading the way in structural heart disease (SHD) procedures, and the Handbook of Structural Heart Interventions is a valuable resource for trainees and practitioners. It provides practical, focused coverage of SHD, with a consistent format for procedures, training tips, and pitfalls from leading experts. The book includes 550 full-color illustrations and access to 20 videos of interventional procedures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Structural heart disease (SHD) is a rapidly evolving field, and the Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of developing innovative procedural techniques. The Handbook of Structural Heart Interventions offers comprehensive and practical coverage of SHD, providing up-to-date information on evidence-based techniques and approaches for common and uncommon SHD procedures. This invaluable resource is designed for SHD trainees, established practitioners, attendings, and fellows in interventional cardiology, making it a unique educational and clinical tool in a rapidly expanding field.

The handbook adopts a consistent format for procedures, guiding readers step-by-step through the scope of the problem, procedure/technique, and outcomes. It employs a building blocks approach, pioneered at Mayo, which is an effective training method for procedural learning. The book includes training tips and pitfalls from leading structural heart authorities, enhancing the learning experience.

With 550 full-color illustrations, including anatomy and step-by-step procedures, the handbook provides a visual reference for practitioners. Separate sections cover aortic valve interventions, mitral valve interventions, ventricular septal interventions, tricuspid valves, pulmonary valves, ACHD interventions, and miscellaneous/variable anatomic positions. Key procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), valvuloplasty, valve-in-valve, and valve-in-ring procedures are extensively covered.

In addition to the comprehensive text, the handbook includes access to 20 videos of interventional procedures, showcasing PFO and ASD closure, MitraClip assessment, and aortic coarctation stenting. The enhanced eBook version of the book allows readers to access all the text, figures, and references on various devices, further enhancing their learning experience.

The Handbook of Structural Heart Interventions is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to stay updated with the latest advancements in SHD and improve their clinical practice. It is an essential tool for SHD trainees, practitioners, and fellows, providing practical guidance and comprehensive coverage of this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 153 x 232 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323672788