Angioplasty and stenting of the carotid and supra-aortic trunks

About this book

What is apparent to peripheral vascular specialists is that carotid angioplasty and stenting offers benefits to some patients requiring therapy for carotid lesions in high risk curcumstances such as recurrent carotid stenosis. The debate over whether carotid and angioplasty and stenting are supreior to surgical carotid endarterectomy continues, though it has been shown through randomised clinical trials that intervention is superior to surgery. This book addresses current controversies, as well as offers the reader guidance as to which techniques could be used, the pitfalls and complications encountered, and a variety of tips and tricks to ensure a good result. The editors and contributors are well known in the field of peripheral vascular intervention and have many years experience in which they have overcome many problems that still face the trainee. Their experience is represented in the book and is a good guide to success in the cath lab.