Cardiothoracic Surgery

by Fritz Baumgartner

Overview

This handbook is a manual intended for residents at any stage of their experience, including cardiothoracic fellowship. It is meant as a guideline to understand the pathophysiologic rationale of action in the operating room and intensive care unit. Emphasis is placed on physiology, anatomy, pathology, medical management, and surgical technique.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570596834
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2004
Series:	Vademecum Ser.
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Fritz Baumgartner, Clinical Assitant Professor of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Vascular Surgery Associates, Long Beach, California.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Anatomy 2. Cardiac Diagnosis 3. Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Myocardial Protection 4. Cardiothoracic Anesthesia 5. Coronary Artery Disease 6. Valvular Heart Disease 7. Aortic Aneurysm/Dissections/Ruptures 9. Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery 10. ICU Management 11. General Thoracic Anatomy 12. Lung Cancer 13. Empyema 14. Tuberculosis 15. Chest Wall Tumors 16. Mesothelioma 17. Esophagus 18. Mediastinal Masses 19. Thoracic Trauma 20. Congenital Causes of Respiratory Distress 21. Chest Wall Congenital Deformities 22. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Hyperhidrosis and Causalgia 23. Pulmonary Mechanics 24. Surgery of the Trachea 25. Thoracoscopy