Main description:

Cardiothoracic Surgery covers all areas of adult and paediatric, cardiac and thoracic surgery and intensive care. This new edition, with updated cardiac surgery and thoracic sections, provides on-the-spot guidance to common and less common operative procedures.

Every chapter is divided into topics presented across two pages to enable easy reference, with pages on intensive care edged in red for immediate access. Completely updated with current evidence and guidelines, the book is practically oriented to provide reliable guidance in intensive care and in theatre. Fully indexed and lavishly illustrated, the book is a must for anyone seeking a comprehensive yet portable guide to all areas of cardiothoracic surgical practice.

Contents:

1. Preoperative assessment ; 2. Applied basic science ; 3. Cardiac anesthesia ; 4. Conduct of bypass ; 5. Cardiac ICU ; 6. Complications ; 7. Ischemic heart disease ; 8. Valve disease ; 9. The thoracic aorta ; 10. Less invasive options ; 11. Other conditions ; 12. Congenital surgery ; 13. Assessment and anesthesia for thoracic surgery ; 14. Lung and pleura ; 15. Esophagus ; 16. Mediastinum and chest wall ; 17. Chest trauma