Common Clinical Dilemmas in Percutaneous Coronary Interventions is a highly significant book in interventional cardiology, as it comprehensively provides clear and concise recommendations regarding various challenging clinical situations facing the working interventional cardiologist on a daily basis. Outstandingly written and edited, it focuses on key areas such as: The optimal timing for non cardiac major surgery after coronary stent implantation, The best treatment strategy(ies) for patients with diffuse obstructive atherosclerotic disease (coronary, carotid and aortic), Different strategies for non-elective surgical treatment for patients on potent anti-platelet agents, The management of patients with past history of severe allergic reactions, patients with renal impairment, etc, Indications for coronary diagnostic angiography followed by subsequent angioplasty at the same procedure (ad-hoc angioplasty), This book, written by internationally recognized experts in their field, is ideal for all interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons, as well as those in training. Book jacket.