Amit Kumar . Kenneth Ouriel Editors
2013
The field of endovascular treatment—be it in cardiology, interventional radiology, or vascular surgery—is a dynamic one. However, in this rapidly evolving field, the fundamentals remain the same. We are still taught to ensure that catheters are introduced over a wire, still taught never to lose control of the wire, etc. So while we are always looking for the next great tool on the horizon, one cannot use these new tools, without a sound understanding of the basics of endovascular treatment.