Description
This cardiac surgery reference addresses disease and operative care across adult and paediatric practice. Its fifth edition reviews coronary, valvular, congenital, and other cardiac conditions while considering developments in catheter-based treatment, robotic methods, and less invasive surgery. International contributions place procedural techniques alongside clinical evidence and management decisions.
Topics covered
- Adult cardiac operations and congenital or paediatric surgical care.
- Classical techniques alongside catheter-based and hybrid procedures.
- Evidence informing operative planning and management decisions.
Who it’s for
Cardiothoracic residents, fellows, and surgeons seeking a comprehensive cardiac surgery reference.
Study use: Compare the clinical rationale with the procedural discussion when studying options for a particular cardiac condition.
Reference details
- Authors / editors
- James K. Kirklin; Hartzell V. Schaff; Eugene H. Blackstone; Christo I. Tchervenkov; Francis D. Pagani
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Edition / publication
- 5th edition
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Choosing this resource
A substantial cardiac surgery reference covering adult and pediatric topics for specialty-level study.
