Cardiothoracic surgery Books
HarperCollins Publishers Fragile Lives A Heart Surgeons Stories of Life
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZETHE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BMA PRESIDENT'S AWARD 2017An incredible memoir from one of the world's most eminent heart surgeons, recalling some of the most remarkable and poignant cases he's worked on.Grim Reaper sits on the heart surgeon's shoulder. A slip of the hand and life ebbs away.The balance between life and death is so delicate, and the heart surgeon walks that rope between the two. In the operating room there is no time for doubt. It is flesh, blood, rib-retractors and pumping the vital organ with your bare hand to squeeze the life back into it. An off-day can have dire consequences this job has a steep learning curve, and the cost is measured in human life. Cardiac surgery is not for the faint of heart.Professor Stephen Westaby took chances and pushed the boundaries of heart surgery. He saved hundreds of lives over the course of a thirty-five year career and now, in his astounding memoir, Westaby details some of his Trade Review‘Raw and moving… the writing is thrilling. Fragile Lives is a frank and absorbing memoir by a man who has done about as much good to his fellow human beings as it is possible to do in one lifetime.’ – The Times, Book of the Week ‘With his battle cry of “bugger protocol” and his renaming of medical directors as “the Stasi”, Westaby comes across as the bloke you’d want on your side in the fight to stay alive.’ Guardian Books of the Year ‘The stakes could not be higher in this bloody, muscular and adrenaline-charged memoir from a pioneering heart surgeon… at points it made my own heart race dangerously. ‘Surgeons are meant to be objective,’ Westaby tells himself, ‘not human’. What makes this book so fascinating, and so moving, is the terrible tension between these necessary qualities.’ – Sunday Times ‘A full-frontal and thrilling portrayal. Each story in this fascinating book brings a new nail-biting surgical adventure… A gifted surgeon, Westaby is also a natural writer… Fragile Lives succeeds on many levels: political battle cry, chronicle of bloody feats, history of modern cardiology, tribute to patients and paean to surgery.’ – Daily Telegraph ‘Westaby is everything you would hope from a maverick surgical genius: authoritative, engaged, passionate and opinionated. His book, annoyingly well written for someone who has penned only medical papers and handbooks, reads like a thriller, except with rather more corpses. You race to each chapter’s end to see if his certain-to-die patient survives.’ – The Times ‘The book is a cracking example of a thriving sub-genre of autobiography, the medical memoir. Anyone who enjoyed the 2014 bestseller Do No Harm by the brain surgeon Henry Marsh, a friend of Westaby’s, will relish Fragile Lives, too. Each story is gripping, written in a vivid, almost brutal way that matches the blood and gore of cardiac surgery.’ – Financial Times
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Springer International Publishing AG Nursing Care and ECMO
Book SynopsisThis book explores the unique aspects involved in the management of ECMO patients such as physiopathology and indications, setting up the device, monitoring ECMO and the patient, troubleshooting, ethical aspects and rehabilitation. For the past eight years, management of acute heart failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) patients has been improved by the development of short-term assistance devices, with ECMO as a first line treatment. This highly informative book provides essential insights for ICU nurses at ECMO centers around the world, who face the substantial challenges involved in the management of ECMO patients. Above all, it meets their training needs with regard to bedside monitoring for these patients, which has become a major issue. The editors and most of the contributors serve at La Pitié-Salpétrière ICU, France, which, in terms of the number of admissions and major publications produced, is one of the world’s leading authorities on ECMO.Table of ContentsI. Medical Aspects.- ECMO definition and principles.- Indications and physiopathology.- II. Nursing care.- Preparing the patient and the ECMO device.- Monitoring the ECMO.- Monitoring the patient preventing complications and accidents.- Mobilizing the patient.- Transport under ECMO.- Weaning process.- How to manage incidents.- Psychological approach of the patient and its family.- Training of nurses: initial and continuous education.
£26.59
LWW The Washington Manual of Heart Failure and
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TFM Publishing Ltd Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery
Book SynopsisThis is the 2nd edition of Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery, which has become the must-read book for all cardiac surgical practitioners and is part of the revolutionary 'Key Questions' series of cardiothoracic surgical textbooks, including Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery and Key Questions in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. The 1st edition was an international bestselling cardiac surgical textbook, for many years being the most popular cardiac surgical book on amazon, with amazing feedback and reviews. It also received a Highly Commended Award at the British Medical Association (BMA) Medical Book Awards and has been placed on the US Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (TSDA) recommended reading list for American cardiothoracic surgery residents and fellows. Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery provides a systematic overview of the important topics in contemporary adult cardiac surgical practice. The text is evidence-based, incorporating current literature and has been updated from the 1st edition with the most recent American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology guidelines. This illustrated concise text is a practical and clinically focused book that covers all the key questions in cardiac surgery. Additional chapters on statistics and pulmonary embolism have been included, with the main chapters having been updated describing contemporary surgical techniques and management philosophies. Whilst being an ideal reference for cardiac surgical trainees and residents, especially when undertaking their cardiothoracic surgery board examinations, this book is also of great value to other specialties involved in the care of cardiac surgical patients, including cardiologists, cardiothoracic intensivists, nurses and physiotherapists.Trade Review"The title of this book Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery is appropriate since it covers systematically all questions asked in examinations or during the ward round. It is written in a question-answer format which makes it interesting to read. The illustrations are very good. The diagrams have been made in such a way that they provide a surgeons view. This book is based on the guidelines issued by the American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology, and incorporates facts based on current scientific literature. Each chapter has a list of key scientific references for further reading. We would recommend this book as a companion for all cardiac surgery and cardiology trainees, perfusionists and cardiac anaesthesiologists. Overall, this book provides a practical and new approach to understand adult cardiac surgery." -- Professor of Cardiac Surgery & Editor-in-Chief on behalf of the Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery"A wonderful book. I have been looking for such a book for a very long time. It gives a global view on all aspects of adult cardiac surgery with emphasis on the important points. It is written in a very smooth and easy way. Its size is perfect so it can be carried everywhere. In my opinion, it is a must-have book if one is preparing for the speciality exam. Junior and senior trainees will also find it helpful during their career." -- Waterstones reviewI recommend this book for cardiac surgery trainees, fullfledged surgeons, and also for other medical practitioners wanting a brief and precise overview into our speciality, without having to pick up heavy textbooks and spend precious time searching for information. -- Professor of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology
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LWW Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery Print eBook
Book SynopsisPart of the acclaimed Mastery Series, Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fourth Edition, prepares you for any surgical challenge with comprehensive coverage of thoracic, adult cardiac, and congenital cardiac procedures. Drs. Larry R. Kaiser, Irving L. Kron, Joseph B. Shrager, Gorav Ailawadi, and Stephanie M. Fuller lead a team of expert contributing authors and provide editorial commentary following each chapter. This fully revised edition is an invaluable reference for cardiothoracic fellows, as well as thoracic and cardiac surgeons. Follows the Mastery series style—with Editor’s Comments at the end of each chapter to help hone technique, improve results, and minimize error Addresses key details of each procedure, from indications and preoperative assessment to surgical technique, postsurgical follow-up, and management of complications Includes new and expanded content that addresses key disorders and surgical interventions, with chapters on Right-sided Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy, Left-sided VATS Lobectomy, Right-sided Robotic Lobectomy, Left-sided Robotic Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Lung Volume Reduction and Tracheobronchoplasty, VATS/Robotic Thymectomy, Advanced Endoscopic Esophageal Procedures, Diaphragmatic Paralysis and Pacing, Multiarterial Grafting, Minimally Invasive Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair: Respecting the Leaflets, Chordal Sparing Mitral Replacement, Surgery for Mitral Endocarditis, Novel Transcatheter Mitral Repair Devices, Transcatheter Mitral Replacement, Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Surgery, Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair, Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement, Aortic Annular Enlargement, Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Bentall Procedure, Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm and Dissection, Minimally Invasive Maze Procedures, Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Techniques, Minimally Invasive Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Right Ventricular Assist Devices, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, and more Features a full-color design and artwork to facilitate visual learning Shares the knowledge and experience of three new associate editors: Drs. Joseph B. Shrager Gorav Ailawadi, and Stephanie M. Fuller new associate editors Enrich your eBook reading experience Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
£273.59
TFM Publishing Ltd Key Questions in Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Book SynopsisFollowing on from the success of the international best-seller "Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery", the long-awaited KEY QUESTIONS IN CONGENITAL CARDIAC SURGERY will be the latest book in the Key Questions series to be released. Key Questions in Congenital Cardiac Surgery will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a congenital cardiac surgeon. It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, British Paediatric Cardiac Association and European Society of Cardiology) and up-to-date information based on current literature. Each chapter will be structured to include the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, indications for surgery, peri-operative management, surgical options and postoperative care. Possible complications will be discussed and the results of current practice presented. Importantly, there will be a section on basic sciences related to the practising congenital cardiac surgeon and a further section on congenital cardiac investigations with many images illustrating the variety of pathologies. Each chapter will also contain important references for further reading and greater depth of knowledge. The data and body of knowledge presented in this book is strictly evidence-based and is relevant to all congenital cardiac surgical trainees, at any stage of their training programme. It will provide residents, fellows and specialist registrars the necessary information to carry out their daily duties. Congenital cardiologists and paediatric cardiac intensive care unit specialists will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients, as they are integral to the congenital cardiac surgical process. Another important group is the nursing staff, physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine working with patients with congenital cardiac disease either pre-operatively or postoperatively, as it will help to give a detailed understanding of the principles surrounding congenital cardiac surgical disease. Most importantly, the book is ideal as a revision aid for residents/registrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world. Although these examinations vary in format in different countries, this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Its concise, yet complete coverage of the important topics, make it the ideal guide to answer the key questions in congenital cardiac surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination.Table of ContentsContents include: Segmental Cardiac Anatomy / Embryology; Cardiac Physiology; Cardiac Pharmacology; Congenital Echocardiography; Cardiac Imaging; Congenital Angiography & Intervention; Cardiac Anesthesia; Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Management; Cardiopulmonary Bypass & Adjuncts; Extra-Corporeal Life Support; Hybrid Procedures; Consent & Data Analysis; Anomalous Systemic & Pulmonary Venous Connections; Atrial Septal Defects; Atrio-Ventricular Septal Defects; Ventricular Septal Defects; Ebstein's Anomaly; Tricuspid Atresia; Hypoplastic Right Heart; Pulmonary Stenosis & Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction; Tetralogy of Fallot; Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect; Transposition of the Great Arteries; Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries; Double Outlet Ventricles; Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome; Congenital Anomalies of the Mitral Valve; Aortic Stenosis & Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction; Truncus Arteriosus; Anomalies of Coronary Arteries & Coronary Fistulas; Aortopulmonary Window; Vascular Rings & Slings; Patent Ductus Arteriosus; Coarctation of the Aorta; Interrupted Aortic Arch; Univentricular Heart; Surgical Palliation In Congenital Heart Disease; Surgery For Cardiac Failure; Cardiac & Pulmonary Transplantation; Surgery For Cardiac Arrhythmias; Cardiac Tumors; Infective Endocarditis; Index.
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American University in Cairo Press A Surgeon and a Maverick: The Life and Pioneering
Book Synopsis“[A] remarkable journey.” —The TelegraphThe incredible life story of legendary cardiac surgeon and scientist Magdi Yacoub, an outsider who succeeded against the odds Veteran journalists Simon Pearson and Fiona Gorman follow the remarkable life of heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub from his formative years in Egypt, through spectacular success at Cairo University, to his long and distinguished career in Britain. Although at times he clashed with the medical establishment in London, Yacoub pioneered great advances in heart surgery. He was knighted in 1992, and in 2014, he was awarded the highest honor in the gift of the Queen, the Order of Merit.Written with unprecedented access and drawing on extensive interviews and research, the biography recounts how Yacoub transformed the treatment of children with congenital heart disease. He performed some of the first heart transplants in Britain and the first heart-lung transplants in Europe. At London’s Harefield Hospital, he created the greatest heart transplant center in the world. Among his patients are men and women who are still thriving more than thirty-five years after he gave them new hope. This story is also about science, the development of new medical techniques, and a deeper understanding of how the human body works. Today, at an age when most people have long since retired, Yacoub is still pushing the boundaries of scientific understanding and surgical know-how. He is also taking heart surgery to places that until now have had little access to cardiac treatment, developing centers of excellence across Africa, including in Egypt, where his hospital in Aswan has an international reputation, and a new center is rising in Cairo.Yacoub’s life is one of triumph and tragedy, success and failure, fierce criticism and high praise—it is also an enthralling journey through the worlds of scientific research and medical politics and ethics at the highest levels.Trade Review“Chronicling his remarkable journey from Belbeis, an ancient fortress city on the Nile delta, to becoming one of the world’s most famous Egyptians . . . the book not only lays bare his surgical successes but also the challenges he faced along the way.”—The Telegraph"The reason that he has finally consented to an authorised biography now after all these years is not, he stresses, out of self-aggrandisement, but in the hope that it will inspire others to follow in his footsteps."—The National"His legacy is one of innovation and saved lives. . . . an outsider who went on to have a career of firsts."—Channel 4 News"Whether or not you are interested in the medical field, Yacoub’s tale will impassion anyone striving to create a more just and honourable society."—The New Arab"This is a story of a life well lived. Sir Magdi Yacoub has transformed medical practice and improved the lives of millions of people. He did this with intellectual creativity, determination, and a deep commitment to serving humanity."—Minouche Shafik, President, Columbia University“From humble beginnings as he followed his surgeon father across Egypt, to achieving the highest honors in the UK, Magdi Yacoub’s story exemplifies the values of hard work, innovation, and humanity. His passion for science and his unrivaled surgical wizardry are only surpassed by his core belief that every human life holds equal value. This book will undoubtedly inspire generations of young people all around the world to fulfill their most ambitious dreams.”—Valentin Fuster, Physician in Chief, Mount Sinai Hospital"This book recounts how a brilliant and determined young Egyptian became a great pioneer and global champion of cardiac surgery. Through his skills in the operating theater and his indefatigable energy he’s directly saved thousands of lives. And through his intensive commitment and compelling advocacy of hospitals and research his Chain of Hope charity has saved many more—especially in Africa. Magdi Yacoub’s immense achievements richly deserve honor and celebration, and this fine book tells us all why."—Martin Rees, author of If Science is to Save Us"Amazing stories"—Alhurra"An unconventional biography"—Groks Science ShowPRAISE FOR MAGDI YACOUB:"Magdi has changed our definition of what is possible."—Gordon Brown, former UK Prime Minister"The world’s leading cardiac surgeon"—The Sunday Times"Renowned heart specialist Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub"—The Guardian “Recognized as one of the great pioneers of heart transplant surgery”—BBC Radio"The Leonardo da Vinci of cardiac surgery"—Peter Alivizatos, MDTable of ContentsForeword Dame Mary ArcherAcknowledgments Introduction1. Plymouth, Southwest England, 19832. Early Years3. Growing Ambitions4. The Road Ahead5. Lord Brock6. Trial by Sherry7. The Man Who Dared8. New Horizons9. So Long, Marianne 10. The American Way11. The France12. On the Shoulders of Giants13. A Promise Fulfilled14. Pushing Boundaries15. Magic Hands16. The Boy and the Baboon17. Legal Aid18. Give Them Sunshine 19. An Unexpected Gift20. Enemies at the Gate21. The Tide Turns22. Through the Lens23. Lives Transformed24. Meanwhile, at Home . . . 25. Heart-Lung Transplants26. A Question of Ethics27. Deliverance28. The Triumph of Science 29. Held to Account30. The Domino 31. Greek Odyssey 32. Spreading the Word33. The Ross Procedure34. Signs of Success35. Chain of Hope36. Dr. Zhivago37. The Queen of Hearts38. The Generous American39. Peer Review40. The Reluctant Pensioner 41. A Kindred Spirit42. Into Africa43. Good Morning Egypt44. The Girl with Two Hearts45. Taking the Podium46. Pain and Loss47. Haile’s Story48. Universally Acknowledged 49. Capital Investment EpilogueSources and NotesBibliographyIndex
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Legend Press Ltd The Beat of Life: A surgeon reveals the secrets
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Wolters Kluwer Health Operative Techniques in Surgery
Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2023! With an emphasis on the “how and why” of contemporary surgery, Operative Techniques in Surgery, Second Edition, features concise, bulleted text, full-color illustrations, and intraoperative photographs to clarify exactly what to look for and how to proceed. Meticulously edited by Drs. Mary T. Hawn, Aurora D. Pryor, Steven J. Hughes, Daniel Albo, Michael S. Sabel, Kellie R. Brown and Amy J. Goldberg, this comprehensive, two-volume surgical atlas focuses on the steps of each technique, rapidly directing you to the information you need to choose the right approach for each patient, perform it successfully, and achieve the best possible results. Coverage includes open as well as laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic, and endovascular procedures in gastrointestinal, thoracic, esophageal, colorectal, hepatobiliary, breast, endocrine, dermatologic, vascular, and trauma surgery New, comprehensive section on trauma surgery, helmed by trauma expert Dr. Amy J. Goldberg New section editors for esophageal and foregut surgery and vascular surgery, Dr. Aurora D. Pryor minimally invasive surgery leader and Kellie R. Brown, expert in vascular surgery. New videos, personally selected by contributing authors and editors, accompany numerous chapters throughout the book Extensive updates throughout, including new coverage of the American Board of Surgery’s SCORE Curricula for General Surgery and for Complex General Surgical Oncology Each procedure follows the same format: differential diagnosis, patient history and physical findings, imaging and other diagnostic studies, surgical management, techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
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TFM Publishing Ltd Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery
Book SynopsisFollowing on from the success of the international best-seller "Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery", the long-awaited "Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery" will be the next book in the Key Questions series to be released. This book will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a thoracic surgeon. It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American College of Chest Physicians, British Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society) and up-to-date information based on current literature. Each chapter will be structured to include aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, indications for surgery, perioperative management, surgical options and postoperative care. Possible complications will be discussed and the results of current practice presented. Importantly, there will be a section on basic sciences related to the practising thoracic surgeon and a further section on thoracic investigations with many images illustrating the variety of pathologies. Each chapter will also contain important references for further reading and greater depth of knowledge. The data and body of knowledge presented in this book is strictly evidence-based and is relevant to all thoracic surgical trainees, at any stage of their training programme. It will provide residents, fellows and specialist registrars the necessary information to carry out their daily duties. Respiratory physicians and thoracic intensive care unit specialists will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients, as they are integral to the thoracic surgical process. Another important group is the nursing staff, physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine working with patients with adult thoracic disease either pre-operatively or post-operatively, as it will help to give a detailed understanding of the principles surrounding thoracic surgical disease. Most importantly, the book is ideal as a revision aid for residents/registrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world. Although these examinations vary in format in different countries, this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Its concise, yet complete coverage of the important topics, make it the ideal guide to answer the key questions in thoracic surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination.Table of ContentsContents include: Thoracic Anatomy; Thoracic Physiology; Thoracic Pharmacology; Thoracic Imaging; Pulmonary Function Tests; Esophageal Function Tests; Pre‐Operative Assessment; Thoracic Anesthesia; Common Thoracic Surgical Procedures, Including Video‐Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS); Thoracic Surgical Complications; Non‐Small‐Cell Lung Cancer; Small‐Cell Lung Cancer; Chemotherapy; Radiotherapy; Carcinoid & Benign Pulmonary Tumors; Pulmonary Metastases; Solitary Pulmonary Nodule; Bullous Disease, Emphysema & Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS); Pulmonary Infections (Including Tuberculosis, Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis); Interstitial Lung Disease; Pulmonary Transplantation; Hemoptysis; Tracheal Lesions; Mesothelioma; Pleural Effusion; Pneumothorax & Pneumomediastinum; Hemothorax; Chylothorax; Empyema; Pectus Deformities; Chest Wall Tumors; Esophageal Cancer (Including Barretts Esophagus); Gastro‐Esophageal Reflux Disease & Hiatus Hernia; Achalasia, Esophageal Motility Disorders & Esophago‐Phayngeal Diverticula; Mediastinal Lesions; Thymus (Thymoma, Myastenia Gravis); Diaphragmatic Lesions; SVC Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome & Hyperhidrosis; Thoracic Trauma; Index.
£63.75
Vintage Publishing The Matter of the Heart: A History of the Heart
Book Synopsis'Thrilling... The “dizzying” story of heart surgery is every bit as important as that of the nuclear, computer or rocket ages. And now it has been given the history it deserves' James McConnachie, Sunday TimesFor thousands of years the human heart remained the deepest of mysteries; both home to the soul and an organ too complex to touch, let alone operate on. Then, in the late nineteenth century, medics began going where no one had dared go before. In eleven landmark operations, Thomas Morris tells us stories of triumph, reckless bravery, swaggering arrogance, jealousy and rivalry, and incredible ingenuity, from the trail-blazing ‘blue baby’ procedure to the first human heart transplant. The Matter of the Heart gives us a view over the surgeon’s shoulder, showing us the heart’s inner workings and failings. It describes both a human story and a history of risk-taking that has ultimately saved millions of lives.Trade ReviewThrilling ... Significant and often immersive… The “dizzying” story of heart surgery is every bit as important as that of the nuclear, computer or rocket ages. And now it has been given the history it deserves -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *The research that has gone into this book is simply staggering, and Morris has achieved much more than a history of heart operations… It is a study of human beings driven by Olympian ambition and bottomless curiosity. It is, in the end, a book about wonder. And a wonderful book. -- Frances Wilson * Daily Telegraph, 5 stars ***** *Gripping... The Matter of the Heart details the breathtaking advances that have been made in the past 100 years. -- John Crace * Guardian *Thomas Morris has written not a history of medical ideas about the heart, but a history of heart surgery... The stories come quickly: fluent, wry, admiring ... Morris has made something unique: a history less of people than of procedures, but lively, enthusiastic and brimming with detail ... anything but boring. -- Gavin Francis * New Statesman *I recommend the book to all who are fascinated by the medical world...a thoroughly engaging history. * Wall Street Journal *Fascinating and compelling... There are also remarkable tales of survival against the odds perseverance, ingenuity and awe-inspiring feats... Morris deftly constructs an engaging narrative that covers a vast range of material -- Manjit Kumar * Literary Review *With the cut and thrust of cardiac surgery now demystified, we forget that venturing into the thoracic cavity once seemed as daunting as polar exploration. Or more so: as Thomas Morris reveals in this stirring chronicle, even touching a beating heart was long viewed as impossible… Told through 11 pivotal operations, it's a tale of ingenuity... It's rich, too, in alarming details — not least, the injections of strychnine and whisky that featured in early surgery -- Barbara Kiser * Nature *Thomas Morris does for the history of cardiac surgery what The Right Stuff and Hidden Figures did for the space race... The book is - appropriately - pulse-thumpingly gripping and will be enjoyed by anyone who, in any sense of the phrase, has a heart. -- Mark LawsonTremendous. An exhilarating sweep through ancient history and contemporary practice in surgery of the heart. It’s rich in extraordinary detail and stories that will amaze you. A wonderful book. -- Melvyn BraggStanding outside this precious and pressured world, Morris provides an even-handed and honest survey of the pioneers and their breakthroughs… intelligent -- Wendy Moore * The Times *
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CRC Press Handbook of Cardiac Electrophysiology
Book SynopsisThe second edition of this bestseller provides a practical, user-friendly manual guiding the theory and practice of cardiac electrophysiology. The handbook provides the specialist in training with a thorough grounding procedures, and clinical findings for clinicians. It provides a review of the main kinds of arrhythmia with illustrations of typical ECG findings supported where appropriate by correlative imaging. It also details the principal diagnostic and therapeutic procedures include implantation of pacemakers, resynchronization therapy, and ablation techniques. Key Features Provides concise, user friendly guide to the equipment, procedures and clinical findings with which EPs need to be familiar Delivers alternatives resource to the flagship titles available in this field - idea for those beginning training or seeking an update Presents extensively updated material to enhance comprehension Trade ReviewThis expanded second edition of a comprehensive overview of the complex subject of electrophysiology focusing on the intricate clinical aspects of diagnosis and treatment. It addresses the updated aspects of pacemaker and ICD technology as well as the advances in ablation therapy. The objectives laid out by the editors are adequately met and the use of detailed graphics, ECGs, charts, and graphs provides excellent visual aids to guide physicians in understanding the objectives. It builds a framework for the understanding of complex concepts by starting with the diagnosis of specific arrhythmias and incrementally adding more complexity to the treatment. The use of numerous ECG examples with arrows and detailed explanations helps to conceptualize sophisticated electrophysiology. The use of other figures, charts, and graphics significantly helps readers solidify their understanding of the text. This book is a valuable resource for cardiology fellows in training interested in electrophysiology, electrophysiology fellows, and electrophysiologists. The quality of ECGs and the content of the book is excellent. Matthew Alan Colna, MD(East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine) Table of ContentsBASIC EP LABORATORY SETUP AND EQUIPMENT. Device Lab Set-Up. Organization of The Arrhythmia Lab. Holter and Event Monitor Laboratory Setup. BRADYARRHYTHMIA. Bradycardia. Indications For Permanent Pacing and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTHMIA. Atrial Flutter. Atrial Fibrillation. VENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTHMIA. Genetically Determined Ventricular Arrhythmias. Idiopathic Ventricular Tachycardia. SYNCOPE. Syncope Events, Definitions, Causes, and Features. Syncope Management Facilities. Syncope Management and Diagnostic Testing. DEVICE PROCEDURES. Implantation of Pacemakers and ICDs. Left Ventricular Lead Implantation For Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Extraction of Devices. PERFORMING BASIC EP STUDIES. Venous and Arterial Access, EP Catheters, Positioning of Catheters. Basic Intracardiac Intervals. Basics of Electrophysiology Study. Head-Up Tilt (HUT) Table Testing. CATHETER ABLATION TECHNIQUES. Ablation of SVT (AVNRT and AVRT). Management and Ablation of Atrial Flutter. Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. Ventricular Arrhythmias in the Structurally Normal Heart. Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Fibrillation and Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia. Mapping and Catheter Ablation of Postmyocardial Infarction Ventricular Tachycardia (VT): A Substrate-Based Approach. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy And Ventricular Arrhythmias. Ultrasound in the Electrophysiology Lab. Left Atrial Appendage Closure. ECG Features of Normal Heart PVCs. Epicardial Access and Indications. ECG-Based Origin of Atrial Flutter.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Pacing to Support the Failing Heart
Book SynopsisTHE AHA CLINICAL SERIES ELLIOTT ANTMAN, MD, SERIES EDITOR The strategic driving force behind the American Heart Association's mission of healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke is to change practice by providing information and solutions to healthcare professionals.Table of ContentsContributors. Preface. Foreword. 1. Integrated Heart Failure Management: Marco Metra, Valerio Zacà, Savina Nodari and Livio Dei Cas. 2. Pathobiology of Left Ventricular Dussynchrony and Resynchronization: Robert H. Helm, David D. Spragg, Khalid Chakir and David A. Kass. 3. Electrical Assessment of the Failing Heart: Dan Blendea and Jagmeet P. Singh. 4. Mechanical Assessment of the Failing Heart: Przemyslaw P. Borek and Richard A. Grimm. Color Plate Section. 5. Clinical Trials and Response to CRT: Kenneth M. Stein. 6. Implantation of CRT Device: Christian Sticherling. 7. Programming CRT Devices: Bengt Herweg, Arzu Ilercil and S. Serge Barold. 8. Troubleshootig CRT Devices and Clinical Outcomes: Dusan Kocovic. 9. Non-CRT Pacing in the Failing Heart: Limiting Ventricular Pacing and Searching for Alternate Pacing Sites: C. W. Israel. 10. Non-CRT Pacing in the Failing Heart: Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM): Daniel Burkhoff, Martin Borggrefe and Christian Butter. 11. Clinical Outcome and Chronic Management of Device Patients: Patrick W. Fisher, A. G. Kfoury and Dale G. Renlund. 12. Future Directions in Pacing to Support the Failing Heart: Angelo Auricchio and Kennth A. Ellenbogen. Index. COI Table
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Oxygen Radicals in the Pathophysiology of Heart Disease
Book SynopsisOver two centuries ago, oxygen was discovered as air vital: the component of the earth''s atmosphere necessary for life. Less than five years after this discovery, it was found that oxygen was both a life-sustaining and life threatening inhalant as it plays a role in the two extremes of the animal kingdom: life and death. In the subse quent years, we have made major strides in understanding the role of oxygen in maintaining life and volumes of information are now available on this topic. Our knowledge of the contribution of oxygen in cellular dysfunction and cell death which for the most part had lagged behind has begun to catch up. The deleterious ef fects of oxygen radicals and activated oxygen species on a variety of biological systems have now been described. Recently attention has also been focused on the toxic effects of oxygen on the cardiovascular system. The major aim ofTable of Contents1. The Biology of Oxygen Radicals: Threats and Defenses.- 2. Biological Systems Which Suppress Lipid Peroxidatio.- 3. Contrasting Features of Peroxide Metabolism in Heart and Liver.- 4. Free Radical and Iron-Mediated Injury in Lysosomes.- 5. Myocardial Effects of Partially Reduced Forms of Oxygen.- 6. Oxygen Radical Mediated Protein Oxidation in Heart.- 7. Cardiac Defense Mechanisms against Oxidative Damage: The Role of Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione-Related Enzymes.- 8. The Role of Oxygen Free Radicals during the Course of Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: An Analysis and Critique.- 9. The Role of the Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte in Mediating Myocardial Reperfusion Injury.- 10. Alterations of Glutathione Status during Myocardial Ischemia and Reperfusion.- 11. Alterations in Membrane Phospholipids, Mechanisms of Free Radical Damage and Antioxidant Protection during Myocardial Ischemia and Reperfusion.- 12. The Measurement of Conjugated Dienes in Ischemic and Reperfused Myocardium.- 13. Xanthine Oxidase is not Likely to be a Source of Injurious Free Radicals in the Ischemic Human Heart: A Study of Species Differences.- 14. Role of Oxy-Radicals in Postischemic Myocardial Dysfunction.- 15. Acute Effects of Antioxidants on in Vivo Models of Experimental Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction.- 16. Do Free Radicals Contribute to the Genesis of Reperfusion-Induced Arrhythmias?.- 17. Importance of Electron Transfer through Allopurinol in Protection from Reperfusion Injury.- 18. Role of Antioxidants in Hypoxia-Reoxygenation Injury in the Heart and in Cardiac Myocytes.- 19. The Role of Lipid Peroxidation in the Myocardium in Stress and Antioxidant Protection of the Heart.- 20. Reactive Oxygen Radical Processes in Diabetes.- 21. Anthracycline-Enhanced Cardiac Oxygen Radical Metabolism.- 22. Contributions of Leukocytes to Vascular Injury and Thrombosis.
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Cardiac Valve Replacement
Book SynopsisCardiac Valve Replacement: Current Status is the proceedings of the Fourth Interna tional Symposium on the ST. JUDE MEDICAL@ valve. The first three symposia on this topic were held primarily for designated investigators involved in clinical trials of the ST. JUDE MEDICAL valve. The last meeting, chaired by Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., was held in November 1982 [1], immediately before the valve was released for general clinical use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration. These proceedings then are the first comprehensive compilation of clinical data since that time; and they include, particularly in the discussions, the experience of physicians other than the original clinical investigators. Over the past 5 years the character of these symposia has changed. Whereas the first two dealt almost entirely with the ST. JUDE MEDICAL valve, the last two have evolved into a Table of ContentsI Complications of Cardiac Valve Replacements and Their Treatment.- 1. Following the patient with prosthetic heart valves.- 2. Thromboembolism after cardiac valve replacement.- 3. Nonprosthetic factors producing thromboembolism in patients with cardiac valve substitutes: their nature and the problems of assessing their role.- 4. Anticoagulant therapy and cardiac valvular surgery: Coumadin® and other alternatives.- 5. Reoperation after cardiac valve surgery: elective, urgent and emergent.- Discussion.- II Cardiac Valve Substitutes: Current Status.- 6. Clinical experience with the caged-ball Starr-Edwards® prosthesis.- 7. Overview of experience with the Björk-Shiley® valve.- 8. Experience with standard and supra-annular Carpentier-Edwards® porcine bioprostheses.- 9. Aortic valve replacement with the Ionescu-Shiley® bovine pericardial valve: an 81-month experience.- Discussion.- III Cardiac Valve Replacement in Special Circumstances.- 10. Annuloaortic ectasia: surgical repair using a composite St. Jude Medical® valve and Dacron® tube graft.- 11. Valve replacement in the geriatric patient using the St. Jude Medical® prosthesis.- 12. Tricuspid valve replacement—a comparative experience with different valve substitutes.- 13. Double valve replacement.- 14. Cardiac valve replacement in the presence of coronary atherosclerosis.- Discussion.- IV Cardiac Valve Replacement in Pediatric Practice: Experience with the St. Jude Medical® Valve.- 15. St. Jude Medical® valve replacement in infants and children.- 16. Pediatric use of the St. Jude Medical® prosthesis.- 17. Mitral valve replacement in a child using the St. Jude Medical® valve.- 18. Thromboembolism in children with St. Jude Medical® valves maintained on aspirin and Persantine®.- Discussion.- V Intermediate Follow-up of Patients with St. Jude Medical® Prostheses: 52 to 72 Months.- 19. A 52-month experience with the St. Jude Medical® cardiac prosthesis at the Medical University of South Carolina.- 20. A 57-month experience with the St. Jude Medical® cardiac prosthesis at Hahnemann University Hospital.- 21. Incidence of complication with the St. Jude Medical® prosthesis: a 58-month study at Hamot Medical Center.- 22. Mitral valve replacement with St. Jude Medical® prostheses: a 60-month study of 350 cases at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire.- 23. A 60-month experience with the St. Jude Medical® prosthesis at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.- 24. A 60-month experience with the St. Jude Medical® prosthesis at University Hospital, Brugmann.- 25. A 72-month clinical experience with the St. Jude Medical® cardiac valve prosthesis at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.- 26. A 72-month experience with the St. Jude Medical® cardiac valve prosthesis at the Minneapolis Heart Institute and United Hospitals, St. Paul, Minnesota.- 27. A 72-month clinical experience with the St. Jude Medical® prosthesis at Tucson Medical Center.- Discussion.- VI Clinical Experience with Current Cardiac Valve Substitutes: Comparative Observations.- 28. Late complications in patients with Björk-Shiley® and St. Jude Medical® prostheses.- 29. Experience with the St. Jude Medical® valve and the Ionescu-Shiley® bovine pericardial valve at the Texas Heart Institute.- 30. Comparative assessment of single Björk-Shiley®, Hancock® and St. Jude Medical® valves at 43 months after operation.- Discussion.- VII Clinical Forum.- 31. Noninvasive assessment of prosthetic heart valve function by continuous-wave doppler ultrasound.- 32. Potential for immobilization of the valve occluder in various valve prostheses.- 33. Escape of a leaflet from a St. Jude Medical® prosthesis in the mitral position.- 34. Prophylaxis against thromboembolism using aspirin and dipyridamole in patients with the St. Jude Medical® aortic prosthesis.- Discussion.- VIII Closing Observations.- 35. Summary and concluding remarks.- 36. Summary and concluding observations.
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Cleveland Clinic Manual of Vascular Surgery
Book SynopsisThis book, from the faculty and residents of one of the world's most respected hospitals, provides a comprehensive and concise approach to vascular disease. Beginning with the foundations of vascular disease and diagnosis, this text moves on to cover critical disease processes.Trade ReviewFrom the book reviews:“This is a succinct overview of a wide array of vascular surgery interventions, grouped into three parts: arterial aneurysms, lymphatics, and miscellaneous. … The authors have written the book to aid vascular surgery fellows and residents, as well as healthcare practitioners from other fields who participate in the care of vascular patients. … useful to practitioners in other fields who frequently encounter vascular patients and who would benefit from an overview of vascular surgery procedures and their indications.” (Katherine Hekman, Doody’s Book Reviews, January, 2015)Table of ContentsPreface Contributors I. Arterial Aneurysms1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Christopher J. Smolock 2. Acute Lower Limb Ischemia Ramyar Gilani 3. Aortoiliac Disease Julie Adams 4. Upper Limb Ischemia Lina M. Vargas, Javier A. Alvarez-Tostado, and Daniel G. Clair 5. Mesenteric Ischemia Samir K. Shah and Daniel G. Clair 6. Renovascular Disease Lee Kirksey II. Lymphatic7. Lymphedema Jeanwan Kang III. Miscellaneous8. Portal Hypertension Masato Fujiki, Koji Hashimoto, and Charles Miller 9. Hemodialysis Access Lee Kirksey 10. Vasculitis Carol A. Langford
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Textbook of Catheter-Based Cardiovascular Interventions: A Knowledge-Based Approach
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Thorax
Book SynopsisThis book highlights the differences, in terms of neoplastic dissemination pathways, between various types of thoracic cancers. It presents and discusses a comprehensive schematic overview of tumors of the lung parenchyma, of the mediastinum, of the pleura, and of the chest wall. For each tumor, it details the local spread and the lymphatic and vascular dissemination, and it describes the challenging staging of lung tumors with mutations. Illustrations and artwork enrich the content and help readers to understand and visualize tumor spread. The book is of great interest to professionals involved in the study, diagnosis and treatment of thoracic pathologies, as well as to residents in radiology, oncology and pulmonology.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Mechanisms of tumour dissemination in thoracic neoplasms.- Chapter 2: Radiological Signs of Tumour Dissemination.- Chapter 3: NSCLC: common types.- Chapter 4: NSCLC: rare types.- Chapter 5: Pulmonary neuroendocrine tumours.- Chapter 6: Tumours of the thymus.- Chapter 7: Other Mediastinal tumours.- Chapter 8: Tumours od the Pleura.- Chapter 9: Tumours of the chest wall.
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Springer International Publishing AG Cardiovascular Surgery: A Clinical Casebook
Book SynopsisThis clinical casebook is comprised of surgical cases involving the most important cardiovascular diseases in a concise, easy-to-read format (5x8 in trim size, like other titles in this burgeoning, informal product line in the Springer clinical medicine program).Each chapter is a case that opens with a unique clinical presentation, followed by a description of the diagnosis, assessment and management techniques used to treat it, as well as questions and answers (between 8 and 10) about relevant aspects related to the diagnosis and treatment of the addressed disease. The Q&A section will broaden discussion and increase the title's pedagogical value. The casebook features 40 surgical cases in the following thematic areas: Aortic Disease, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Tumors, Coronary Insufficiency, Congenital Heart Disease, Endovascular Therapies, Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Pericardial Disease, Pulmonary Embolism and Valvular Heart Disease. This book will be prepared by the Brazilian Department for Academic Leagues of Cardiovascular Surgery, within the Brazilian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (BSCVS). This department is the section within BSCVS that consists of the academic leagues of cardiovascular surgery from each university throughout the country. In Brazil, medical academic leagues are organizations that gathers students, interns and residents to discuss a certain topic and promote research and teaching-oriented extra-class activities, supervised by a group of professors. Thus trainees will have involvement in writing the chapters and the senior professor supervisors will edit and finalize the work. Basically, each chapter is written by an intern or resident and, ultimately, his/her supervisor. As the books volume editors, doctors Almeida and Jatene will have final responsibility for the cases and overall manuscript. Trade Review“This one offers a concise group of cases ranging across the broad topic of cardiovascular surgery. The book is compact and easy to carry, making it desirable for students and trainees.” (Michael Bates, Doody's Book Reviews, June 07, 2019)Table of ContentsSection 1. Aorta Disease 1. Aortic Dissection Associated with Ischemic Stroke 2. Bentall-De Bono technique in the ascending aorta aneurysm, aortic stenosis and coronary reimplantation 3. Correction of Interrupted Aortic Arch in an Adult: Ascending-to-Descending Aorta Bypass 4. Giant Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm 5. Retroesophageal Right Aortic Arch associated with an Aortic Aneurysm and a Ventricular Septal Defect 6. Aortic Aneurysm 7. Hybrid strategy on aortic arch disease Section 2. Arrhythmias 8. Mitral valve disease and atrial fibrillation 9. Late arrhythmia after Fontan repair 10. Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation due to repeated episodes of severe hypoglycemia in Patient with Diabetes Mellitus type I Section 3. Cardiac Tumors 11. Cardiac Leiomyosarcoma Section 4. Coronary Insufficiency 12. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Mitral Insufficiency 13. Diagnosis and Management of Takotsubo Syndrome (Broken Heart Syndrome) 14. Kawasaki Disease with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting 15. Stable Angina and Revascularization in Type 1 Diabetic Patient 16. Unusual Mechanism of Myocardial Infarction in Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Section 5. Congenital Heart Disease 17. Atrioventricular Septal Defect with Pulmonary Hypertension After the First Year of Life 18. Surgical Treatment of Atrial Septal Defect by Occluder Device 19. Percutaneous Occlusion of a Patent Foramen Ovale 20. Transposition of Great Arteries with Pulmonary Valve Stenosis after Jatene Procedure Section 6. Endovascular Therapies 21. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Angioplasty in a High-Risk Patient 22. Aortic coarctatio 23. Endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm Section 7. Heart Failure 24. Acute Heart Failure Without Prior History of Myocardial Dysfunction Section 8. Heart Transplantation 25. Cardiac transplantation in situs inversus totalis: a surgical challenge Section 9. Mechanical Circulatory Support 26. Mechanical circulatory support in patient with pulmonary dysfunction 27. Pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) as successful bridge to heart transplantation 28. Use of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in an Adult Patient with Septic and Cardiogenic Shock 29. Circulatory Assistance in a Patient with Respiratory Failure Section 10. Pericardial Disease 30. Constrictive pericarditis: A late complication of tuberculosis 31. Hodgkin's disease and pericardial effusion 32. Pericardiocentesis: a lifesaving procedure Section 11. Pulmonary Embolism 33. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH): a surgically curable cause of pulmonary hypertension 34. Intracardiac embolization of inferior vena cava filter Section 12. Valvular Heart Disease 35. Acute mitral valve insufficiency due to Multiple Trauma Accident 36. Endocarditis: the precipitation of a mitral insufficiency 37. Valvular commitment in Hunter Syndrome 38. Rheumatic Mitral Valve Stenosis: a surgical case 39. Sutureless Aortic Prosthesis Implantation: the First Brazilian Experience with Perceval device 40. Thrombosis of a Mechanical Mitral Valve Prosthesis
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Springer Transradial Approach for Percutaneous Interventions
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Cambridge University Press Core Topics in Thoracic Anesthesia
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Cambridge University Press Core Topics in Thoracic Surgery
Book SynopsisCore Topics in Thoracic Surgery provides accessible and concise coverage of the topics most often encountered in thoracic surgery practice. This handbook will guide the reader through revision of the topics covered in the FRCS(CTh) examination, and also covers more specialist topics in detail. In-depth technical sections offer guidance for difficult procedures, with useful commentaries from leading surgeons. A broad range of thoracic surgery issues are examined, with the latest evidence and information relevant to the speciality presented in a clear fashion. Combining an easy-to-use revision guide for trainees and a comprehensive reference text for cardiothoracic surgeons and recently appointed consultants, this is a one-stop guide to thoracic surgery. Authored by leading experts in the field, this resource will be invaluable to cardiothoracic surgeons, respiratory physicians and specialist nurses seeking to refresh or expand their knowledge of this field.Table of ContentsPart I. Diagnostic Work-Up of the Thoracic Surgery Patient: 1. Lung function assessment John E. Pilling; 2. Endobronchial and endoscopic ultrasound for mediastinal staging Robert C. Rintoul and Nicholas R. Carroll; 3. Staging of lung cancer: mediastinoscopy and VATS Gaetano Rocco and Giuseppe De Luca; 4. Access to the chest cavity: safeguards and pitfalls Laura Socci and Antonio E. Martin-Ucar; Part II. Upper Airway: 5. Therapeutic bronchoscopy Keyvan Moghissi; 6. Tracheal stenosis, masses and tracheoesophageal fistula Timothy M. Millington and Douglas J. Mathisen; Part III. Benign Conditions of the Lung: 7. Congenital and developmental lung malformations Naziha Khen-Dunlop, Guillaume Lezmi, Christophe Delacourt and Yann Revillon; 8. Lung volume reduction surgery for the treatment of advanced emphysema Nathaniel Marchetti and Gerard J. Criner; 9. Surgical aspects of infectious conditions of the lung Elaine Teh and Elizabeth Belcher; 10. Treatment of hemoptisis Odiri Eneje and Katharine Hurt; Part IV. Malignant Conditions of the Lung: 11. Evaluation of solitary pulmonary nodule Dustin M. Walters and David R. Jones; 12. Lung cancer staging Bilal H. Kirmani and Aman S. Coonar; 13. Pathologic consideration in lung malignancy Doris M. Rassl; 14. Medical treatment of lung cancer (neo and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy) Athanasios G. Pallis and Mary E. R. O'Brien; 15. Superior vena cava obstruction: etiology, clinical presentation and principles of treatment Federico Venuta, Marco Anile, Miriam Patella and Erino A. Rendina; 16. Robotics in thoracic surgery Marlies Keijzers, Peyman Sardari Nia and Jos G. Maessen; 17. Pulmonary metastasectomy Michel Gonzalez, Jean Yannis Perentes and Thorsten Krueger; Part V. Diseases of the Pleura: 18. Tube thoracostomy: evidence-based management of chest drains following pulmonary surgery Alessandro Brunelli; 19. Primary spontaneous pneumothorax Giuseppe Cardillo, Gerard Ngome Enang, Francesco Carleo, Bernardo Ciamberlano, Pasquale Ialongo, Aldo Morrone and Massimo Martelli; 20. Bronchopleural fistula management Steven M. Woolley and Susannah M. Love; Part VI. Diseases of the Chest Wall and Diaphragm: 21. Surgery for pectus and other congenital chest wall disorders Jakub Kadlec, Jean-Marie Wihlm and Aman S. Coonar; 22. Eventration, central bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis, and congenital hernia in adults Françoise Le Pimpec-Barthes, Pierre Mordant, Alex Arame, Alain Badia, Ciprian Pricopi, Anne Hernigou and Marc Riquet; Part VII. Disorders of the Esophagus: 23. Benign esophageal disease Donn H. Spight and Mithran S. Sukumar; 24. Esophageal cancer Gail Darling; 25. Esophageal perforation Michael J. Shackcloth and George John; Part VIII. Other Topics: 26. Thoracic trauma Gregor J. Kocher and Ralph A. Schmid; 27. Thoracic sympathectomy in the treatment of hyperhidrosis John Agzarian and Yaron Shargall.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Respiratory Ventilatory Strategies in Acute and
Book SynopsisIdiopatic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) represents one of the most important devastating diseases that affects the lungs. Traditionally, the development of acute or chronic respiratory failure in disiorepresents an important dilemma for pulmonologists, intensivists, internists and anesthesiologists, due to the limited respiratory and functional reserve of these patients. In the last decade, we have witnessed a novel development of non-invasive mechanical ventilation and high flow oxygenation systems, representing an attractive option for patients compared to those patients with well-known poor results of invasive mechanical ventilation. In this book, we analyze all the options of non-invasive mechanical ventilation, indications, ventilatory modes, protocols, technology, equipment and applications in acute and chronic phase of patients with IPF, in addition to an exhaustive approach of all complementary techniques that optimize the application of these procedures. There are no previous descriptions or updates that incorporate this comprehensive analysis. This book, thus, serves as an updated scientific and practical reference for the knowledge of all spectrum respiratory failure presentations in idiopatic pulmonary fibrosis.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction: Classification of Interstitial Lung Diseases; Epidemiology of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Basic Key Aspects of Physiology of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Immunity, Inflammation and Lung Fibrosis; Extrapulmonary Alterations in Idiopatic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Epithelial Damage and Remodeling in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Pulmonary Hypertension in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Biomarkers Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Function; Gastroesophageal Reflux and Chronic Lung Disease; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Complications; Functional Capacity Assessment in Idiopatic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Acute Respiratory Failure in Chronic Interstitial Lung Disease; Chronic Respiratory Failure; The Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Initial Evaluation of Respiratory Failure Severity for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Disease Severity Staging System for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Diagnostic Procedures to Perform; Diagnostic Procedures in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Bronchoscopy and Other Procedures; Oxygen Therapy in Patients With Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease; Oxygen Therapy and High-Flow Nasal Cannula; Non-Invasive Ventilation: Continuous Positive Air Pressure Ventilation (CPAP) and Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV); Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis during Invasive Mechanical Ventilation; Idiopatic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Mechanical Ventilation Interaction Patient Ventilator Asynchrony; Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation: How to Approach; How Pulmonary Hypertension Influences Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation; Preoperative Evaluation of Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Postoperative Conditions; Extracorporeal Life Support and Unconventional Mode of Respiratory Management; Do-Not-Intubate (DNI) Order in Acute Respiratory Management; Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Pneumology Department; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Clinical Behavior and Aging; Pharmacological Management of Progressive-Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases; Long Term Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Using Non-Invasive and CPAP Oxygen Therapy; Chronic Monitoring and Respiratory Management in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Homecare Platform for Remote Monitoring of Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Mortality in Acute and Chronic Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Rehabilitation in Patients after Lung Transplantation; Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Idiopatic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Key Practical Aspects; Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Evidence-Based Guidelines; Psychiatric and Psychological Disorders in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Evidence-Based Guidelines; Index.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc The Fundamentals of Spine Surgery
Book SynopsisThe Fundamentals of Spine Surgery first aims to investigate the efficacy of several therapeutic modalities in the modern treatment of spinal pathologies. Following this, the authors aim to estimate fusion by 3D CT scan in XLIFs applied in adult lumbar deformities, evaluating the clinical results related to fusion. The safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive-transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis is evaluated, highlighting the steps and technical procedures of this operation as well as its short and long-term outcomes. In the closing study, the authors compare the effectiveness of spino-pelvic parameters in minimally invasive posterior lumbar interbody fusion and traditional posterior open approach in the treatment of a prospective randomized series of high-grade adult isthmic spondylolisthesis.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Pulmonary Vascular Disorders
Book SynopsisPulmonary vascular disorders are a complex and fascinating group of diseases. The aim of this book is to exhaustively review the genetics, physiology, diagnosis, management, and treatment of pulmonary vascular disorders with the purpose of helping general physicians and specialists in internal medicine, cardiology, pneumology, immunology, rheumatology, and haematology to identify and assess patients with vascular pulmonary disorders. Special emphasis has been placed upon pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary embolism as well as on pulmonary vascular involvement in immune-mediated diseases, chronic obstructive and advanced pulmonary disease, and sleep apnea. Additional topics that are covered in this book include pulmonary vascular injury occurring in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, congenital heart disease and pregnancy. The text is supported by figures and tables to help the reader understand mechanisms of pulmonary vascular disorders in different clinical settings.
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Little, Brown & Company Your Heart, My Hands: An Immigrant's Remarkable
Book SynopsisLeaving a life marked by crippling setbacks and his father's doubt, in 1967 a twenty-something doctor from India arrived in America with only five dollars and the desire to claim his American dream. The journey still awaiting Dr. Arun K. Singh would be unparalleled. Faced with an entirely new culture, racism, and the lasting effects of disabling childhood injuries, through hard work and perseverance he overcame all odds. Now having performed over 15,000 open heart surgeries, more than nearly every surgeon in history, Dr. Singh reflects on his most memorable patients and his incredible personal life. Shared for the first time, these intimate and uplifting accounts, along with photos, will have you cheering for the underdog and appreciating the enduring determination of the human spirit.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Gene Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases &
Book SynopsisCardiovascular disease has evolved into an epidemic health concern. During the past decades, considerable effort has been made to develop novel and safer therapeutic options. Gene therapy has offered much renewed hope and instigated the present book. For the treatment of cardiovascular disease gene therapy has risen to an interesting and important point of view of curing disease. Although most of the studies are still experimental beneath a well defined number of clinical studies, more and more studies are designed to be carried out in humans. Based on a rich compilation of scientific as well as clinical studies around the world, this book gives insights into the general principles of gene transfer as well as therapeutic strategies including stem cell therapy as an alternative approach to gene therapy.
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TFM Publishing Ltd The Evidence for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Book SynopsisWhat is the evidence? Evidence-based medicine, or EBM which slips off the tongue more readily, seeks to offer proof that what we offer patients whenever we treat them, do a diagnostic test, or recommend anything from an operation to change in life style, is known to be effective. Fifty to 100 years ago, health care was delivered patchily, much less of it was effective, and was based on an image of a kindly doctor treating the sick, who were glad of whatever help could be offered. Now, medicine is effective and whether you look at it as major government expense or big business in private health care insurance, there is no sense in spending money on ineffective treatments, while we do not have enough to spend on what is of proven worth. Individual doctors cannot read everything and cannot possibly synthesise what they do read, so that they are aware of what is proven to be effective and what probably is not. The "The Evidence for ..." series seeks to fill that need. Into "The Evidence for Cardiothoracic Surgery" we have commissioned systematic reviews of the common operations and some innovative treatments, to present the facts to busy doctors. Where is there and where is there not evidence?
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TFM Publishing Ltd Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery
Book SynopsisThis book will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a cardiac surgeon. It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology) and up-to-date information based on current literature. All the chapters have been written by cardiac surgeons who have recently undertaken their Cardiothoracic Board / Specialty Exit examinations and reviewed by a cardiothoracic examiner of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Each chapter will be structured to include aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, indications for surgery, peri-operative management, surgical options and postoperative care. Possible complications will be discussed and the results of current practice presented. Importantly there will be a section on basic sciences related to the practising cardiac surgeon and a further section on cardiac investigations with many images illustrating the variety of pathologies. Each chapter will also contain important references for further reading and greater depth of knowledge. The data and body of knowledge presented in this book is strictly evidence-based and is relevant to all cardiac surgical trainees, at any stage of their training programme. It will provide interns, residents and specialist registrars the necessary information to carry out their daily duties. Adult cardiologists and cardiothoracic intensive care unit specialists will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients, as they are integral to the cardiac surgical process. Another important group is the nursing staff, physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine, both surgical and cardiological, working with patients with adult cardiac disease either pre-operatively or postoperatively, as it will help to give a detailed understanding of the principles surrounding adult cardiac surgical disease. Most importantly, the book is ideal as a revision aid for residents/registrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world. Although these examinations vary in format in different countries, this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Its concise, yet complete coverage of the important topics, make it the ideal guide to answer the key questions in cardiac surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination.Table of ContentsPartial contents: Cardiac anatomy; Cardiac physiology; Cardiac pharmacology; Electrocardiography; Echocardiography; Cardiac radiological imaging; Coronary angiography; Cardiopulmonary bypass; Adjuncts to cardiopulmonary bypass; extra-corporeal membrane oxygenator; deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; retrograde and antegrade cerebral perfusion; blood conservation; Myocardial protection; Aortic valve disease; Mitral valve disease; Infective endocarditis and tricuspid valve disease; Thoracic aortic disease; Coronary artery disease; Heart failure surgery; cardiac transplantation; ventricular assist devices; surgical ventricular restoration; Miscellaneous; cardiac trauma; arrhythmia surgery; pericardial diseases; cardiac tumours; 18. Adult congenital heart disease; atrial septal defects; ventricular septal defects; coarctation of the aorta; tetralogy of Fallot; Postoperative management; Cardiothoracic intensive care management.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Understanding and Treating Acute Pulmonary
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: From
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pulmonary Critical
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Springer Cardiac Surgery Current Issues 2
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Springer Cardiovascular Research
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Springer Illustrated Handbook of Cardiac Surgery Applied Mathematical Sciences 109
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Springer Cardiac Reconstructions with Allograft Tissues
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iUniverse Near Misses in Cardiac Surgery
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Springer Anesthesiology and the Heart Annual Utah
Book SynopsisAssessment of the Patient with Ischemic Cardiac Disease.- Evaluating the Right Ventricle.- Cardiovascular physiology of Congenital Heart Disease.- Myocardial Lymphatics and Cardiac Function.- Pathophysiology of the Coronary Circulation.- The Aging Heart.- Hypertension: Is It Really Important?.- Perioperative Myocardial Ischemia: Diagnosis and Treatment.- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Drugs.- Aging, Autonomic Function and Cardiovascular Homeostasis.- The Cardiac Patient and Atrial Natriuretic Hormone.- Preoperative Hypokalemia and the Cardiac Patient.- Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs.- Cardiovascular Pharmacology: What's New (And Useful)!.- Anesthetic Management of the Child with Congenital Heart Disease for Noncardiac Surgery.- Anesthesia and the Renin-Angiotensin System.- Controversies in Cardiac Monitoring.- Nitrous Oxide and the Compromised Heart.- Inhalation Anesthetics in Patients with Cardiac Disease.- Opioids in Patients with Cardiac Disease.- Is Isoflurane Contraindicated in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease?.- Cardiovascular Effects of Local Anesthetics.- Pulmonary Edema: Is Your Fluid Management Breathtaking?.- Should We All Have A Sympathectomy at Birth? Or At Least Preoperatively?.- Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Anesthesia for Carotid Artery Surgery.- Regional Anesthesia for Patients with Cardiac Disease.- Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery.Table of ContentsAssessment of the Patient with Ischemic Cardiac Disease.- Evaluating the Right Ventricle.- Cardiovascular physiology of Congenital Heart Disease.- Myocardial Lymphatics and Cardiac Function.- Pathophysiology of the Coronary Circulation.- The Aging Heart.- Hypertension: Is It Really Important?.- Perioperative Myocardial Ischemia: Diagnosis and Treatment.- Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Drugs.- Aging, Autonomic Function and Cardiovascular Homeostasis.- The Cardiac Patient and Atrial Natriuretic Hormone.- Preoperative Hypokalemia and the Cardiac Patient.- Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs.- Cardiovascular Pharmacology: What’s New (And Useful)!.- Anesthetic Management of the Child with Congenital Heart Disease for Noncardiac Surgery.- Anesthesia and the Renin-Angiotensin System.- Controversies in Cardiac Monitoring.- Nitrous Oxide and the Compromised Heart.- Inhalation Anesthetics in Patients with Cardiac Disease.- Opioids in Patients with Cardiac Disease.- Is Isoflurane Contraindicated in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease?.- Cardiovascular Effects of Local Anesthetics.- Pulmonary Edema: Is Your Fluid Management Breathtaking?.- Should We All Have A Sympathectomy at Birth? Or At Least Preoperatively?.- Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Anesthesia for Carotid Artery Surgery.- Regional Anesthesia for Patients with Cardiac Disease.- Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery.
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Springer The Pacemaker Clinic of the 90s Essentials in BradyPacing 175 Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Springer Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Diseases Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine 212
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Springer Surgical Options for the Treatment of Heart Failure Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine 225
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Wiley Implantable Defibrillators A Case Approach
Book SynopsisThere are many excellent textbooks that exist in the area of implantable devices for arrhythmia control. Few textbooks, however, provide a case study approach. Collectively, these workbooks provide an approach to problem solving an electrocardiographic interpretation for patients with permanent pacemakers and defibrillators. Volume 1 addresses patients with permanent pacemakers Volume 2 examines interactions between pacemakers and implantable defibrillators Volume 3 provides case studies of transtelephonic pacemakers electrocardiography Volume 4 provides more pacemaker and implantable defibrillator troubleshooting cases This volume takes a case-orientated approach, providing a diverse series of problems on a broad range of topics related to implantable defibrillators. The cases are divided into easy, moderate and complex according to their level of difficulty, allowing the reader to gauge their progress. This workbook is suitable for physicians, nurses, tecTrade Review"This volume (2) throughly covers the potential problems with implantable defibrillators with provocative problems combined with clear solutions." Doody's Review Service "In summary, these workbooks provide a case-oriented approach to identifying and managing both simple and more complex problems frequently encountered in patients with implantable defibrillators. These workbooks are best suited to individuals new in the fields of pacing and electrophysiology." Canadian Journal of CardiologyTable of ContentsVolume 1: Cardiac Pacing: A Case Approach. Volume 2: Implantable Defibrillators: A Case Approach. Volume 3: Transtelephonic, Electrocardiography and Troubleshooting: A Case Approach. Volume 4: ICDs and Pacemakers
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