Management of Atherosclerotic Carotid Disease

Cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, neuroradiologists, interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons. Revised and updated, the second edition includes recent data confirming the safety and effectiveness of carotid stenting. A new chapter on "Diagnostic evaluation of patients undergoing elective carotid artery stenting" provides the reader with a sound grounding in the non-invasive evaluation of patients undergoing elective carotid artery stenting. The addition of a European co-author, Professor Erich Minar, ensures that the content reflects the global status of carotid intervention. Carotid atherosclerosis is a major and growing public health problem, which frequently occurs concurrently with coronary heart disease. Management of Atherosclerotic Carotid Disease closely examines the benefits of current therapies (medical, surgical and interventional) providing a focused, yet comprehensive review of this disease. It includes a brief overview of carotid disease, followed by a detailed review of its medical management, various surgical studies and finishes with a look at recent advances in interventional techniques. This Remedica State of the Art book provides readers with an unparalleled opportunity to update themselves rapidly on advances in the field of carotid intervention.Yadav, Jay is the author of 'Management of Atherosclerotic Carotid Disease', published 2004 under ISBN 9781901346718 and ISBN 1901346714.