This is the first-ever primer for the cardiovascular interventionalist-filled with up-to-date procedural advice! Filling a crucial gap in procedural knowledge, this groundbreaking reference is the first to focus on the cardiovascular interventionalist. The book combines a full section on procedures with a scientific foundation that specialists will refer to every day in their clinical practice. In addition, each procedural description is loaded with valuable tips and pitfalls from an internationally recognized group of experts.