"This book complements and supplements the daily hands-on learning of residents and fellows in the areas of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, and interventional cardiology as they explore the world of endovascular and catheter-based procedures. Due to the complexity and growth in this field, it is vital that trainees establish a firm foundational knowledge of the basic construction of the tools they will be using, the properties that make them suited for addressing specific diseases, and their proper handling so that procedures can be completed effectively and safely"-- Provided by publisher.