General Practical Techniques for Cardiothoracic Surgery

Description

A Cardiothoracic Surgeon is a medical specialist who specialises in surgical operations involving the heart, lungs, oesophagus, and other chest organs. This group comprises cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons, and congenital heart surgeons. This useful reference, intended to augment traditional reference books and surgical atlases, focuses on complications, prevention, and therapy. This book begins with a section on common cardiothoracic surgical problems, such as thoracic incisions, postoperative arrhythmias, and myocardial preservation. It covers broad practical skills, cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures, and cardiology and electrophysiology developments. Throughout the book, images accompany technical discussions and demonstrate how to accomplish in step-by-step detail. the procedures using proper equipment.