This one-of-a-kind handbook outlines the basics of cardiac catheterization as well as the care of patients undergoing the procedure. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions, and takes readers through a detailed review of equipment, individual techniques, and laboratory safety. The book's portable size makes it the preferred pocket reference!

The 4th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all of the most recent advances including new interventional procedures, new technology, and new developments in this rapidly evolving field.