Lasers in Cardiovascular Interventions

Lasers in Cardiovascular Interventions

â€‹â€‹Since the introduction of laser devices to the medical sciences this technology has created great interest. Specifically, the laserâ€™s unique physical properties and precise bio-tissue interactions render this versatile source of biologic energy an attractive tool for multiple therapeutic purposes in cardiovascular medicine.Â Over the course of the last 2 decades the utilization of laser technology has become an important component for the management ofÂ patients with complex cardiovascular diseases. During this time period, cutting edge laser technology including a variety of wave length generators, newly designed catheters, and a selection of advanced optic fibers haveÂ been introduced and applied in the cardiovascular circulation. Improved lasing techniques in the cardiac catheterization suites and operation rooms have been implemented for treatment of ischemic coronary syndromes, peripheral arterial occlusive disease and other atherosclerotic thrombotic conditions. Moreover, during this 20 year time frame, several multicenter and single center clinical studies have been published focusing on the role and utilization of lasers in coronary and peripheral revascularization. And within the rapidly expanding field of interventional cardiac electrophysiology, laser technology has recently revolutionized the management ofÂ fractured, abandoned and malfunctioning leads of cardiac pacemakers and automatic defibrillators. Consequently, replacing a notoriously cumbersome and high risk open heartÂ surgery with safe and markedly efficient percutaneous laser based extraction. This textbook will provide the most authoritative, comprehensive and contemporary information covering technological progress, clinical experience and pertinent aspects of laser applications in cardiovascular medicine. It will be of interest toÂ cardiologists, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologist as well as medical students, scientists, biomedical engineering students and graduates.â€‹
Country USA
Brand Springer
Manufacturer Springer
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 7 black & white tables, biography
Model 7 black & white tables, biography
ReleaseDate 2015-11-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781447152194

Country	USA
Brand	Springer
Manufacturer	Springer
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	7 black & white tables, biography
Model	7 black & white tables, biography
ReleaseDate	2015-11-17
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781447152194

Lasers in Cardiovascular Interventions

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