Mark G. Cowling (Ed.)

2007

Angioplasty, Stenting, Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy

Vascular Interventional Radiology, or endovascular therapy as it is becoming increasingly known, continues to develop rapidly. As our patients survive longer because of advances in treatment in other areas, such as coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease is becoming an increasingly common problem. In addition, those requiring treatment are increasingly likely to be elderly.