Illustrations are appropriate, clear, and of high reprint quality.
Most chapters are enhanced by a discussion among a panel of experts who analyze and criticize the data presented. This book is a significant contribution to the area of cardiac support. For clinicians or the basic researcher interested in ventricular assistance, particularly with biological means, this state of the art publication constitutes a valuable addition to their library. For a significant number of cases, cardiac bioassist represents a practical alternative. And for the foreseeable future, Cardiac Bioassist will be the definitive guide to this field.