Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Third Edition - Hardcover

Cohn, Lawrence

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071469133 ISBN 13: 9780071469135

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2007

Synopsis

Takes you through various aspects of heart surgery in adults. This guide includes coverage that begins with a review of cardiac surgery fundamentals, then progresses to optimal perioperative and interoperative care before covering the range of individual procedures.

About this title

Review:

"...this is an excellent text that would be of considerable value to students, residents, cardiologists, and practicing cardiothoracic surgeons."
-- Journal of the American Medical Association, June 2008

From the Back Cover:

The classic leading-edge guide to heart surgery in
adults-completely updated by leaders in the field

In this trusted reference, renowned cardiac surgeon and Harvard professor
Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn takes you through all aspects of heart surgery in
adults. The text's acclaimed coverage begins with a solid review of cardiac
surgery fundamentals, then progresses to optimal perioperative and
interoperative care before covering the full range of individual
procedures.

Inside, you'll find over 1,000 step-by-step illustrations that clarify each
procedure, along with important guidance on all of the discipline's
fundamental operations and operative techniques. With updated and revised
content, the new edition of this forward-thinking, landmark text is
undoubtedly the most up-to-date resource of its kind available anywhere.

Features:

All the latest surgical perspectives and techniques in ischemic and
valvular heart disease, disease of great vessels, cardiac arrhythmias, and
more
Expert authorship by one of the world's most respected cardiac surgeons,
with contributions from an internationally recognized group of authors
Cutting-edge overview of cardiothoracic transplantations, circulatory
support, and nontransplant options for heart failure
Brand new, timely chapters on cardiac imaging, minimally invasive
procedures, and stem cell therapy
Reworked illustration program, featuring newly commissioned two-color
drawings, with classic artwork from the previous editions colorized
Two-color format throughout the text, which helps you efficiently navigate
chapter material, providing quick access to key information
Complimentary DVD with video clips that help simplify complex procedures

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071469133
• ISBN 13: 9780071469135
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1584