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Cardiac CT in TAVI: Practical Insights – is a detailed, practice-oriented guide that explores the integral role of cardiac computed tomography (CT) in all phases of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). As TAVI rapidly evolves into the gold-standard therapy for aortic stenosis in a growing patient population, precise anatomical and procedural imaging is vital to ensure successful outcomes, prevent complications, and support long-term surveillance.This book provides a structured, step-by-step approach to using cardiac CT in the pre-procedural, peri-procedural, and post-procedural settings. Key topics include aortic valve and annulus assessment, vascular access planning, valve sizing, complication prediction, post-TAVI surveillance, and identification of valve-related or vascular complications. The inclusion of 85 real-world case studies further enhances its clinical utility, offering practical insights into decision-making based on imaging data.Authored with multidisciplinary teams in mind, this resource is invaluable for interventional cardiologists, cardiac imaging specialists, radiologists, structural heart disease specialists, and trainees seeking to enhance their diagnostic and procedural precision. With its evidence-based guidance, this book supports the delivery of safer, more effective, and individualized care in structural heart disease.

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump: Practical Insights is a comprehensive and clinically focused guide to one of the most enduring and vital mechanical circulatory support devices in modern cardiovascular care. Written for cardiologists, intensivists, cardiac surgeons, critical care nurses, and allied healthcare professionals, this book delivers a step-by-step exploration of IABP therapy-covering everything from fundamental principles to advanced troubleshooting.Beginning with the historical evolution and physiological principles of counterpulsation, the book guides the reader through patient selection, evidence-based clinical indications, procedural techniques, and integration with other mechanical circulatory support modalities. Richly illustrated with waveform interpretation guides, troubleshooting checklists, and clinical decision algorithms, it provides a practical resource for both routine use and complex, high-risk cases.Special sections address contemporary controversies, global practice variations, and the future of IABP therapy in the era of ECMO and Impella. Drawing on the latest guidelines, landmark trials, and real-world case examples, this resource equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to maximize patient benefit and minimize complications.Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking to refine your approach or a trainee learning IABP for the first time, this book offers authoritative, evidence-based, and practical insights into a life-saving technology that continues to play a critical role in cardiac care worldwide.