Cardiac Surgery: Operations on the Heart and Great Vessels in Adults and Children 1st ed. 2017 Edition

A Comprehensive Guide to Cardiac Surgery

This book describes and illustrates with some 700 detailed anatomic and surgical drawings the whole spectrum of surgical procedures to treat acquired and congenital diseases of the heart and great vessels in adults and children. Written by 71 internationally recognized experts, this book will be invaluable not only for both novice and experienced surgeons, but also for all physicians, nurses, and technicians caring for patients with heart disease of any type, at any age.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: This text describes and illustrates the whole spectrum of surgical procedures to treat acquired and congenital diseases of the heart and great vessels in adults and children.
• Special Topics: Special topics covered are cardiovascular tissue engineering, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, endovascular treatment of aortic diseases, and cardiac assist devices, including a total artificial heart.
• Expert Authorship: It is written by 71 internationally recognized experts from 40 cardiac units, providing a global perspective.
• Extensive Visuals: The book is illustrated with some 700 detailed anatomic and surgical drawings.
• Broad Audience: This book will be invaluable for both novice and experienced surgeons, as well as all physicians, nurses, and technicians caring for patients with heart disease of any type, at any age.