Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery

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.