Overview

Management of Heart Failure: Surgical will provide the full spectrum of surgical options, ICU management and rehabilitation, while also referencing heavily the companion volume of Management of Heart Failure: Medical by introducing the medical options in heart failure . The contributing authors are all key opinion leaders in the medical management of heart failure. This volume is designed to integrate with its sister medical title, but also alone be the definitive guide to the surgical management of heart failure.

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Author:   Jai Raman
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2016
Weight:   0.780kg
ISBN:  

9781447173762

ISBN 10:   1447173767
Pages:   284
Publication Date:   31 March 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Surgical Perspectives - Arkalgud Sampathkumar and Jaishankar Raman  Chapter 2 - Pathophysiology: Clinical Spectrum and Current Management - Mahesh P. Gupta and Jaishankar Raman Chapter 3 - Strategies in Surgical Management - Irving Kron Chapter 4 - Transplantation for End-Stage Heart Disease - David C. McGiffin, James K. Kirklin, James E. Davies, Jr. and Spencer J. Melby Chapter 5 - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Treatment of Heart Failure - Ahmet Kilic, Jaishankar Raman and Bryan A. Whitson Chapter 6 - Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support: Bridge to Recovery or to Decision - Bryan A. Whitson, Katarzyna Hryniewicz and Ranjit John Chapter 7 - Left Ventricular Reconstruction in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy - Salim Aziz and Jaishankar Raman Chapter 8 - Ventricular Containment, Shape Change, Infarct Restraint - George C. Christensen, III, Jaishankar Raman, Ahmet Kilic and Bryan A. Whitson Chapter 9 - Mitral Valve Repair - Arthur Charles Hill, Thomas Beaver and Jaishankar Raman Chapter 10 - Aortic Valve Surgery in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure - Juan A. Crestanello Chapter 11 - Left Ventricular Assist Devices for Long-Term Circulatory Support - Abbasali S. Badami and Shahab A. Akhter Chapter 12 - The Economics of Ventricular Assist Devices - Alexander Irbarne, Kimberly N. Hong and Mark J. Russo Chapter 13 - Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure: Medical Management and Catheter Ablation - Andrew J. Sauer and Bradley P. Knight Chapter 14 - Surgical Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation - Gil Bolotin and J.G. Maessen Chapter 15 - Other Techniques in Special Circumstances: Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy in Right Heart Failure - Travis L. Pollema and Michael M. Madani Chapter 16 - Right Heart Failure in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery - Gerhard Ziemer, Zsolt L. Prodan and Emile Bacha Chapter 17 - Anesthetic Management and Hemodynamic Management - Richa Dhawan and Mark A. Chaney Chapter 18 - Peri-operative Care, ICU Care and Fluid Management - Rinaldo Bellomo

Reviews

This volume is a rapid yet comprehensive review of the surgical management of heart failure, both current and past therapeutic interventions. There is not another book with as much quality information on the topic in such a concise format. ... provide an excellent source of information for all people who work with and care for heart failure patients. It is an excellent book for practicing cardiac surgeons and a welcome updated edition in this rapidly changing field. (Michael Bates, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2016)

Author Information

Jai Raman, MD, FRACS, PhD, is director of the Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery and surgical director, Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He is a professor in the Department of Surgery. An internationally recognized leader in cardiac surgery, Raman has pioneered numerous new surgical procedures, focusing primarily on heart transplantation and the treatment of heart failure. These innovations include techniques to stop the heart from enlarging in heart failure patients; a method of restoring the shape and size of scarred heart chambers; the development of new surgical instruments for the minimally invasive removal of tissue that causes abnormal heart rhythm; and new techniques for repairing the heart's mitral and tricuspid valves. He has the largest experience in the Chicago region with minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including aortic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, andprocedures to treat arrhythmias and valve problems.

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