This second edition provides cardiologists and trainees with the latest advances and techniques in percutaneous mitral valvotomy (PMV).



Divided into seven sections, the book begins with an overview of procedures and patient evaluation.



The following sections discuss numerous techniques and potential complications, and the final chapters discuss PMV in special situations such as in pregnancy and in patients with atrial fibrillation; and long-term outcomes.



Each technique is illustrated by photographs and diagrams and the comprehensive text is further enhanced by an accompanying interactive DVD ROM providing procedural and echo videos.



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Second edition covering latest advances and techniques in percutaneous mitral valvotomy (PMV)
Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams
Includes DVD ROM demonstrating surgical procedures
Previous edition (9789350255612) published in 2012