Antonio Colombo's Tips and Tricks summarizes in a few sessions a number of practical concepts that, with practice, have guided and advanced the skills of an interventional cardiologist through 15 years in the cath lab. The objective is to convey practical points frequently not discussed in formal presentations. The material and the approach presented on these four CD-ROMs cannot always be defined as 'standard practice': they are an opinionated view of one person. The topics covered in 47 cases are those that Dr Colombo considers most relevant in interventional cardiology.
Complications of Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures is a comprehensive atlas that covers the potential complications for the full range of interventional procedures. The emphasis throughout is on a practical, useful presentation with an "atlas" type of format. Each complication is presented first with a case example: case description; how it was dealt with; why it happened; and a discussion of whether and how it could have been avoided in this case. Following is a broader presentation providing more context on why the specific complication may occur; how to anticipate it; how to avoid or minimize it if possible and how to address it if it occurs. Key points in bulleted format are presented as "Lessons" highlighted throughout the text. Complications of Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures is concise and presents information succinctly for efficient learning and quick clinical reference. A companion DVD presents selected video loops of the procedures. Complications of Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures Features: Practical bullet point presentation, easy to learn from or review before procedures are performed Hundreds of high quality images Editors and contributors are internationally recognized interventional experts Companion DVD of selected video loops for the procedures System Requirements The accompanying DVD runs on Internet Explorer 9 and above, Firefox 3.5 and above, Safari 3 and above, Chrome 3 and above, Opera 10.5 and above, and all HTML 5 browsers.
A trailblazer in interventional cardiology, Dr. Antonio Colombo combines his vast experience with that of Goran Stankovic and distinguished colleagues to share tips and tricks for dealing with diseased coronary arteries. Whether discussing his 'crushing and kissing' techniques or the stenting of tortuous vessels in the elderly, Dr. Colombo and his colleagues' texts and case commentaries provide the reader with succinct and simple advice based on personal experience. They provide the most comprehensive and practical guide available for those involved in coronary artery stenting. The images are all down-loadable in Powerpoint and will be of tremendous use to instructors and students alike.
Complications of Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures is a comprehensive atlas that covers the potential complications for the full range of interventional procedures. The emphasis throughout is on a practical, useful presentation with an "atlas" type of format. Each complication is presented first with a case example: case description; how it was dealt with; why it happened; and a discussion of whether and how it could have been avoided in this case. Following is a broader presentation providing more context on why the specific complication may occur; how to anticipate it; how to avoid or minimize it if possible and how to address it if it occurs. Key points in bulleted format are presented as "Lessons" highlighted throughout the text. Complications of Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures is concise and presents information succinctly for efficient learning and quick clinical reference. A companion DVD presents selected video loops of the procedures. Complications of Interventional Cardiovascular Procedures Features: Practical bullet point presentation, easy to learn from or review before procedures are performed Hundreds of high quality images Editors and contributors are internationally recognized interventional experts Companion DVD of selected video loops for the procedures System Requirements The accompanying DVD runs on Internet Explorer 9 and above, Firefox 3.5 and above, Safari 3 and above, Chrome 3 and above, Opera 10.5 and above, and all HTML 5 browsers.
Skin diseases are highly prevalent among indigenous people, leading to low mortality but greatly impacting their quality of life. Such diseases can be observed in indigenous people; both those living in isolated communities and those who have since been urbanized to some degree share a common characteristic of presenting different clinical patterns than non-indigenous individuals. These specificities necessitate a special approach when diagnosing dermatologic diseases in indigenous people. However, these considerations are rarely discussed in standard dermatology books. This Atlas addresses that gap by providing specific materials for professionals involved in the health of indigenous people, especially with those who live either alone or in remote areas. It offers a comprehensive overview of the most common skin diseases in specific tribes, providing a full clinical guide on the dermatologic signs and symptoms in these individuals. Additionally, the book complements the clinical standpoint with an anthropologic perspective, examining the impact of dermatologic diseases in indigenous people and the different meaning of these diseases in their lives. Most of the material presented in this Atlas was collected in the Xingu Program, a project created in 1965 by the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil, and devoted to providing medical care to indigenous people from the Upper Xingu region, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Thus, the content is primarily applicable to South American indigenous people. However, the common characteristics of the isolation and non-urbanization of these communities, as well as the anthropologic perspective adopted here, allow the content to be extrapolated to other indigenous peoples worldwide. This Atlas will be a novel and valuable resource for health professionals who work with indigenous peoples, especially in geographic areas where dermatologists are not always readily available.
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