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The PCI textbook Go to the Basic PCI course Introduction and history Atherosclerosis Indications, contra-indications and risks Vascular access site Coronary anatomy Anatomy Nomenclature of segments Recommended radiographic projections Blood supply Collateral circulation Angiographic techniques Coronary angiography: normal, post CABG Left ventricle angiography Angiography aorta and peripheral arteries Right heart catheterization Introduction Atherosclerosis Basics Indications Contra-indications Access Site Coronary anatomy Coronary anomalies Coronary physiology Coronary imaging Indication for PCI Pharmacology Performing PCI Complications Restenosis Shock Coronary devices Coronary lesion subsets Non coronary interventions Coronary Surgery Endovascular Miscellaneous Reference Card Download our new PCI pocket reference card ! You can also order cards by regular mail.

Cases & Examples Browse the illustrated Cardiac catherization textbook Introduction and history Hemodynamic principles: pressure- and flow management, shunt detection Coronary anamolies Intravascular imaging techniques Interventional techniques Percutaneous balloon angioplasty Coronary stenting Percutaneous therapies for valvular heart disease Percutaneous therapies for congenital heart disease Peripheral intervention Pharmacology Endomyocardial biopsy Shock: inotropics, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and other circulatory assist devices Guidelines and clinical trials Inferior infarction Posterior infarction Lateral infarction Anterior infarction Bridging Catheter spasm Stress cardiomyopathy - Takotsubo Repository

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Main Authors M. Meuwissen, MD, PhD, interventiona cardiologist, Amphia hospital, Breda, The Netherlands E. Wierda, MD, cardiology fellow, OLVG, the Netherlands J.S.S.G. de Jong, MD, PhD, cardiologist electrophysiologist, OLVG, the Netherlands

Cases M. Meuwissen, MD, PhD, interventiona cardiologist, Amphia hospital, Breda, The Netherlands E. Wierda, MD, cardiology fellow, OLVG, the Netherlands

Corrections, additions and other contributions I.A.C. van der Bilt, MD; P.G. Postema, MD, PhD

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