• The book addresses the scope of cardiac catheterization and catheter-based interventions.

• Normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics have been discussed in many chapters.

• Each chapter is arranged in an organized format, starting with a concise discussion of the lesion(s), followed by indications, procedural details, precautions and potential pitfalls.

• Contribution from a wide range of experts is amalgamated in the book.

• The goal has been to address a wide range of procedures/interventions available for a diverse group of diseases or defects.

• New emerging procedures and future directions of valvular diseases are also discussed.

• Offers the spectrum of cardiac catheterization and catheter-based interventions from pediatric to geriatrics.

• It covers the scope of all procedures from womb to tomb.

• Intended as a practical guide for the interventional treatment of congenital, structural heart disease, coronary and peripheral vascular diseases to be used by invasive pediatric and adult cardiologists.

• Emphasizes practical aspects related to procedures; such as patient selection, absolute and relative indications, contraindications, and potential complications.

• Discusses procedures on the emerging techniques in the forefront of interventional cardiology.

• The fundamental concepts and recommendations are based on evidence-based data, clinical guidelines, and peer-reviewed research.

• An all-inclusive book for catheterization laboratory technicians, cardiology fellows, postgraduates and interventional cardiologists.