Arterial and Venous Access in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Percutaneous cardiac and endovascular procedures performed by a variety of interventional physicians continue to evolve and expand. One of the most important steps in performing these procedures is vascular access and their Achilles heel is vascular access site complications. This volume is here to help the clinician, providing a practical overview of the techniques and technologies used in top catheterization laboratories to access the arterial and venous beds.

Dr. Mazen Abu-Fadel and his contributors, part of the renowned cardiovascular team at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, carefully walk the reader through the various techniques used to obtain vascular access into most arterial and venous sites. They thoroughly describe current data, techniques, advantages, risks, and benefits of each vascular access site. Covering everything from anatomic landmarks to closures devices, Arterial and Venous Access in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab offers a complete overview of each procedure. In addition, it provides an up-to-date guide to the best medical technologies and equipment used when performing these procedures.

Arterial and Venous Access in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab is an invaluable resource for a wide range of clinical personnel, from attending physicians and trainees to nursing staff and vascular technicians. Written by experienced leaders in the field, it demonstrates how to perform complex, risky procedures while providing patients with expert care.

Mazen Abu-Fadel, MD, is an associate professor of medicine (cardiovascular section) and the director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cardiac Cath Lab at the University of Oklahoma HSC in Oklahoma City, USA. He has published several peer-reviewed papers and was a principal investigator on the largest clinical trials in the country for arterial access.

Contributions by Fahmi Farah, Beau Hawkins, Faisal Latif, Aneesh Pakala, Jose Exaire, Ajay Patel, Arnold Seto, Anas Salkini.