Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes cardiac surgery
Subtitle: morphology, diagnostic criteria, natural history, techniques, results, and indications
By: Nicholas T. Kouchoukos ... [et al.] ; illustrations by Jill A. Rhead.
Contributors: Kouchoukos, Nicholas T.; Kirklin, John W.; Barratt-Boyes, Brian G.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1938
Subjects: Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Cardiovascular Diseases -- surgery
Other titles: Cardiac surgery
Description: The latest edition of this text covers ischemic, valvular, and congenital heart disease; cardiac tumors; constrictive pericarditis; thoracic aortic surgery; cardiac transplantation; and much more. It explores each condition's natural history, diagnostic criteria, indications for surgery, operative techniques, and follow-up care. The book features brand-new chapters covering diseases of the pulmonary arteries and diseases of the systemic veins, including Infective Endocarditis ; incorporates significant updates on coronary artery disease, aortic valve disease, cardiac rhythm disturbances, heart failure and transplantation, disease of the thoracic aorta, tetralogy of Fallot, anesthesia, and postoperative care ; presents thousands of up-to-date references and.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.