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Cardiothoracic Surgery rotations can be intimidating for the novice medical student and resident. This manual provides a valuable guide to help the novice excel during their rotation and develop a sound foundation for further development.
The manual represents a hands-on approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiothoracic pathology. The book is concise for rapid reference on the wards or on the go. Each chapter begins with “survival points” which represent key ideas. References are listed at the end of each chapter for further study.
Contents:
- Surviving a Cardiothroacic Clerkship
- Surgical Approach to Cardiothoracic Anatomy
- Cardiothoracic Physiology and Testing
- Cardiothoracic Pharmacology
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Critical Care in Heart Disease Patients
- Post Operative Care of the Cardiothoracic Patient
- Surgery for Ischemic Heart Disease
- Surgery for Heart Failure
- Diseases of the Heart Valves
- Pathology of the Aorta and Great Vessels
- Congenital Heart Diseases
- Diseases of Pericardium
- Benign Lung Pathology
- Lung Malignancies
- Pulmonary Infections
- Benign Esophageal Diseases
- Malignant Esophageal Diseases
- Diseases of the Upper Airway and Trachea
- Cardiac Malignancies
- Management of Cardiothoracic Emergencies
- Emerging Technologies in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Readership: Graduate and undergraduate students and professionals in cardiovascular & thoracic surgery, surgery, medicine and healthcare.
