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Foreword

Application of the term “exponential” requires careful consideration so as to avoid the hazard of “hyperbole.” However, that concept is well suited for the field of Interventional Cardiology, or perhaps the broader label of Interventional Cardiovascular Disease. In the past several decades, at least since 1977, there has been an exponential growth in scientific knowledge about underlying cardiac pathophysiology, optimal patient care strategies and the development, testing and implementation of new technology. All of these have been aimed at treating unmet clinical needs in diagnosing and treating not only coronary artery disease (CAD) but also congestive heart failure (CHF), structural heart disease (SHD), prevention and treatment of stroke and arrhythmias. We have learned about new technology for matching specific coronary anatomy with specific devices as well as when and how to image both coronary, valves, and large vessel disease. Throughout this journey, we have learned the central tenet of the importance of close collaboration with cardiovascular surgery as the tools we use, the skill sets required, and the knowledge base have been conjoined under the umbrella of the Heart Team and shared decision‐making. This will continue to evolve as the specialties become more together than separate.

This 3rd Edition of Interventional Cardiology Principles and Practice is a complete compendium that serves this exponential growth field exceedingly well; with 87 chapters that cover the range from basics of knowledge and techniques through imaging and physiology to strategies of revascularization in different vascular distributions and in different clinical settings. The textbook encompasses special techniques including “rich emotional experiences,” clinical trials and how to do them as well as stop them, interventional pharmacology, medical therapy, and interventions for CAD, SHD, CHF, and central and peripheral cardiovascular disease beds.

This is an exhaustive resource brought by multiple international experts with emphasis on principles and practice, exchange of knowledge, and techniques to enhance learning with multiple choice questions after each chapter to emphasize key points with the whole project served by CD/Internet platforms.

This important work by Dr. Dangas and his co‐editors and associates serves all readers and ourselves exceedingly well, with a continued focus and emphasis on life‐long learning.

David R. Holmes, Jr., MD

Michael J. Mack, MD