Core Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia

Since the publication of the first edition of Core Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia, the clinical landscape has undergone significant change.Recent developments include the increased use of electrophysiology, the resurgence of primary percutaneous intervention in acute coronary syndromes, the use of percutaneous devices in patients previously considered inoperable, and the withdrawal of aprotinin. Against this landscape, this invaluable resource has been fully updated. New chapters are dedicated to right heart valves, pulmonary vascular disease, cardiac tumours and cardiac trauma. All other chapters have been updated according to the latest international guidelines. Written and edited by an international author team with a wealth of expertise in all aspects of the perioperative care of cardiac patients, topics are presented in an easy to digest and a readily accessible manner. Core Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia, Second Edition is essential reading for residents and fellows in anesthesia and cardiac surgery and clinical perfusionists. Additional ISBNs 052119685X, 1139234099, 9780521196857, 9781139234092Core Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia 2nd Edition is written by Jonathan H. Mackay and published by Cambridge University Press. ISBNs for Core Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia are 9781139234092, 1139234099 and the print ISBNs are 9780521196857, 052119685X. Additional ISBNs include 052119685X, 1139234099, 9780521196857, 9781139234092.