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The most up-to-date, comprehensives single-volume guide to adult, congenital, and general cardiothoracic surgery -- from many of the foremost experts in the field Developed by authorities from leading-edge cardiothoracic surgical training programs, this much-needed reference succinctly reviews a wide-range of important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. The Johns Hopkins Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery is especially timely given the recent development of many new scientific findings and emerging technologies. You'll find it filled with precise information on surgical techniques and pre-and postoperative strategies for managing cardiothoracic disease. In this time-saving sourcebook, you'll get an in-depth look at the full spectrum of disorders and their surgical (and medical) management options, including congenital, acquired, and neoplastic diseases. Supporting this detailed coverage is an easy-to-navigate format featuring focused tables and outline-formatted bullets, along with step-by-step explanations of the most complex operations. Features: Thorough coverage of all major areas of cardiothoracic surgery-perfect for cardiothoracic surgery fellows getting ready for Board review exams (oral and written), and cardiothoracic surgeons preparing for Board certification or recertification Skill-building perspectives on open, minimally invasive, and endovascular surgical procedures-complete with relevant surgical anatomyIndications and techniques for heart and lung transplantationBalanced, detailed presentation of both pediatric and adult patient care issuesInnovative chapters on surgical ventricular remodeling, endovascular repair of thoracic aortic pathologies, correction of complex congenital defects, and thoracic oncology that reflect the most promising new surgical technologies“Key Concepts” boxes throughout focus on important “take-home” messages of chapter topicsExpert authorship, with most chapters written by current or past faculty and trainees from The John Hopkins Hospital

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Author:   David Yuh ,  Luca Vricella ,  William Baumgartner
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Medical
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 5.70cm , Length: 28.50cm
Weight:   3.450kg
ISBN:  

9780071416528

ISBN 10:   0071416528
Pages:   1488
Publication Date:   16 January 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Surgery & Pulmonary Physiology Mediastinal Disease Thoracic Infections & Inhalational Injury Chest Wall Tumors Congenital Esophageal Anomalies & Diaphragmatic Hernias Congenital Chest Wall Anomalies Congenital Pulmonary Anomalies Tracheal Diseases Benign Diffuse Pulmonary Disorders Surgical Management of Bullous Emphysema & Spontaneous Pneumothorax Therapies for Benign & Malignant Pleural Diseases Lung Carcinoma Gastroesophageal Reflux & Primary Esophageal Motility Disorders Esophageal Perforation Surgical Management of Esophageal Cancer Neoadjuvant & Primary Chemoradiation Strategies in the Treatment of Esophageal Cancer Thoracic Trauma Pacing of the Diaphragm Cardiovascular Function & Physiology Coagulation & Hemostasis Cardiopulmonary Bypass Myocardial Protection Postoperative Management of the Cardiac Surgical Patient Postoperative Therapies to Reduce Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk Primary Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Management of Concomitant Carotid & Coronary Artery Disease Mechanical Complications of Myocardial Infarction Aortic Valve Replacement Aortic Root Replacement Mitral Valve Disease Tricuspid Valve Disease Surgical Management of Endocarditis Ascending & Arch Aneurysms of the Aorta Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms Aortic Dissection Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Pathology Pacemaker & Defibrillator Therapy in Cardiac Surgery Patients Surgical Treatment of Chronic Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease Surgical Management of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Pericardial Disease Primary Cardiac Tumors Cardiac Transplantation Lung & Heart-Lung Transplantation Mechanical Support of the Heart Surgical Ventricular Remodeling Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cardiac Development The Anatomy of Congenital Cardiac Malformations Management of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patient Palliative Operations for Congenital Heart Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosus Atrial Septal Defects Ventricular Septal Defects Atrioventricular Septal Defects Aortopulmonary Window Tetralogy of Fallot Pulmonary Artresia with Ventricular Septal Defect & Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals Pulmonary Stenosis & Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum Double Outlet Right Ventricle Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Truncus Arteriosus Transposition of the Great Arteries Congenitally Corrected Transposition Hypoblastic Tricuspid Atresia & the Functionally Single Ventricle Left Ventricle Outflow Tract Obstruction Valvular Heart Disease Cor Triatriatum Vascular Rings & Pulmonary Artery Sling Ebstein's Anomaly Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pediatric Cardiac Care Ventricular Assist Devices in Children

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