DESCRIPTION:
The only comprehensive full-colour reference on cardiac anaesthesia. Publishes with a premiun Expert Consult website including 2D TEE and 3D TEE videos. Also includes an atlas of ECG tracings by Dr. Barash, a prominent contributor. All chapters are completely updated and revised. Covers the following hot topics: Minimally invasive/robotic cardiac surgery anesthesia for placement of cardiac assist devices & anesthesia for cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Key Features:
- Update your understanding cardiovascular and coronary physiology, and the latest advances in molecular biology and inflammatory response mechanisms.
- Master the newest approaches to perioperative assessment and management, including state-of-the art diagnostic techniques.
New to This Edition:
- Tap into the latest knowledge about 2D and 3D transesophageal echocardiography, anesthesia delivery for minimally invasive/robotic cardiac surgery, assist devices and artificial hearts, cardiac pacing, cardiac resynchronization therapy, ablation techniques, and more.
- Access the complete contents online as well as an ECG atlas, and view 2-D and 3-D TEE techniques in real time. - Clearly visualize techniques with over 800 full-color illustrations.
CONTENTS:
Section I PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT
Chapter 1. Cardiac Risk and Cardiovascular Testing
Chapter 2. Cardiovascular Imaging
Chapter 3. The Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures
Chapter 4. Cardiac Electrophysiology: Diagnosis & Treatment
Section II CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, AND GENETICS
Chapter 5. Cardiac Physiology
Chapter 6. Coronary Physiology and Atherosclerosis
Chapter 7. Molecular and Genetic Cardiovascular Medicine
Chapter 8. Systemic Inflammation
Chapter 9. Pharmacology of Anesthetic Drugs
Chapter 10. Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Section III MONITORING
Chapter 11. Evolution of Echocardiography
Chapter 12. Intraoperative Echocardiology
Chapter 13. Decision-Making and Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
Chapter 14. Monitoring of the Heart and Vascular System
Chapter 15. Electrocardiographic Monitoring
Chapter 16. Central Nervous System Monitoring
Chapter 17. Coagulation Monitoring
Section IV ANESTHESIA & TEE FOR CARDIAC SURGERY
Chapter 18. Myocardial Revascularization
Chapter 19. Valvular Heart Disease: Replacement and Repair
Chapter 20. Congenital Heart Disease in Adults
Chapter 21. Thoracic Aortic Surgery
Chapter 22. Uncommon Cardiac Diseases
Chapter 23. Anesthesia for Heart and Lung Transplantation
Chapter 24. Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chapter 25. Cardiac Pacing and Electroversion
Chapter 26. Procedures in The Hybrid Operating Room
Chapter 27. New Approaches to the Surgical Treatment of End-Stage Heart Failure
Section V EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCULATION
Chapter 28. Management of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Organ Protection
Chapter 29. Update on Extracorporeal Devices & Related Technologies
Chapter 30. Fluid & Blood Management During Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 31. Coagulation Disorders and Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 32. Discontinuing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Section VI POSTOPERATIVE CARE
Chapter 33. Postoperative Cardiac Recovery and Outcomes
Chapter 34. Postoperative Cardiovascular Management
Chapter 35. Postoperative Respiratory Care
Chapter 36. Central Nervous System Dysfunction
Chapter 37. Long-term Complications and Management
Chapter 38. Pain Management for the Postoperative Cardiac Patient
Section VII EDUCATION IN CARDIAC ANESTHESIA
Chapter 39. Reducing Errors in Cardiac Anesthesiology
Chapter 40. Cardiac Anesthesia: Training, Qualifications, Teaching, and Learning
Chapter 41. Education and Certification in Perioperative Echocardiography
