A vast choice of techniques and technology confronts today's interventional cardiologists, and those who are new to angioplasty need clear and practical guidance in order to develop good habits, avoid common pitfalls and complications, and become efficient and confident practitioners. This new book supplies a solid grounding in the basics of percutaneous techniques by providing selective, practical knowledge and a full range of useful tools and tips. Throughout, the authors follow the motto "keep it simple" and focus only on the information that will help the reader learn and master the relevant technique. The book is designed for ease of use in the cath lab or other situations where the reader needs to access information quickly.