Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management, 8th Edition

Now in its 8th Edition, Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia continues to be the gold-standard reference for cardiac anesthesiologists and critical care specialists around the globe. Thoroughly revised and expanded to emphasize perioperative and critical care management, this trusted resource delivers cutting-edge, evidence-based insights designed to help clinicians manage both routine and complex cases with confidence.

Led by renowned authority Dr. Joel A. Kaplan and an elite team of global contributors, this edition integrates the latest advances in cardiac physiology, perioperative monitoring, and critical care, along with real-world guidance for managing high-risk patients before, during, and after cardiac and noncardiac surgery.

Key Features:

• Expanded Focus on Critical Care:
  Newly broadened content explores key aspects of intensive care, including hemodynamic management, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, and postoperative cardiac care—bridging the gap between the OR and ICU.
• Advanced Perioperative Assessment & Monitoring:
  Detailed coverage of state-of-the-art techniques, including real-time echocardiography (2D/3D TEE), invasive monitoring, and point-of-care ultrasound, ensuring precise diagnosis and optimized management.
• Evidence-Based Clinical Practice:
  Offers up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines and protocols that reflect the latest clinical trials and consensus recommendations for perioperative and critical care management.
• Stunning Visual Content:
  Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations, clinical photos, and imaging studies that clarify anatomy, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques.
• Enhanced Digital Experience:
  Comes with Expert Consult™ eBook access, enabling you to search across all text, images, and references—plus exclusive online features like:
• An ECG atlas
• Video demonstrations of key procedures and 3D TEE
• Quarterly updates and an annual “Year in Review” from the Journal of Cardiovascular Anesthesia
• Trusted Global Expertise:
  Authored by the field’s top experts, the text delivers international perspectives and multidisciplinary approaches to perioperative care, anesthesia, and cardiac critical care.