Abstract

Doody Rating : 3 stars : Fifty-seven contributors from 11 countries are sharing their expertise and experience. This compendium will remain a “must read’ reference text for all cardiology fellows in training and cardiologists performing mitral commissurotomy procedures. It starts with careful patient selection based on echocardiographic evaluation, the succinct text takes through the procedural details in the catheterization lab and the interpretation of hemodynamic data. This unique text provides comprehensive and detailed information on all aspects of percutaneous mitral valvotomy. Offers practical guidance on how to safely and efficiently perform the different procedures associated with percutaneous mitral valvotomy. Cover all the aspects of the procedure starting from patient selection to long-term follow-up. Also discusses the different gadgets available for the procedures and specifies how to recognise and treat potential complications.