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Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - Textbook and Atlas (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): Rolf Gilbert Carl Inderbitzi, Ralph... Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - Textbook and Atlas (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Rolf Gilbert Carl Inderbitzi, Ralph Alexander Schmid, Franca M. A. Melfi, Roberto Pasquale Casula
R6,438 R5,607 Discovery Miles 56 070 Save R831 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It is now 20 years since thoracoscopic surgery first entered everyday hospital practice, revolutionizing surgery and offering major benefits to patients. The intervening years have witnessed rapid progress, with the development of a variety of specialized techniques and equipment. This superbly illustrated book provides authoritative and comprehensive descriptions of the various minimally invasive techniques that are currently employed in thoracic and cardiac surgery. A wide range of thoracoscopic procedures are explained and discussed, and detailed attention is also paid to robotic and robot-assisted surgical techniques. Throughout, the emphasis is on clear description of procedures and identification of practical aspects of relevance in surgical practice. The authors are some of the world's most experienced thoracic and cardiac surgeons, and many of them have contributed greatly to the exploration and development of the field.

A Guide to Mechanical Circulatory Support - A Primer for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Clinicians (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022):... A Guide to Mechanical Circulatory Support - A Primer for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Clinicians (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)
Scott Stewart, Peggy Blood
R1,991 Discovery Miles 19 910 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This unique book details a multidisciplinary approach for providers caring for the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patient. Authors discuss the history of MCS, patient selection, surgical and post-operative care, mobility and nutritional issues for this subgroup of patients, along with outpatient management. They are expert clinicians in the field of MCS and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), who provide direct patient care, conduct research, publish and maintain current leadership positions within the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant and International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians.Non-clinical issues including Regulatory, Reimbursement, Administration, Program Development and links to Professional Organizations supporting MCS Clinicians are presented in the book that will be of great value to Nurses first, but also to Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA), Dieticians, Physical Therapists and Administrators.

Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery - Expert Consult - Online and Print (2-Volume Set) (Hardcover, 4th edition): James K.... Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery - Expert Consult - Online and Print (2-Volume Set) (Hardcover, 4th edition)
James K. Kirklin, Eugene H. Blackstone
R10,274 R8,986 Discovery Miles 89 860 Save R1,288 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now in its 4th edition, Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. This dynamic medical reference thoroughly and systematically covers the full range of new and classic surgical procedures-including the latest alternate and minimally invasive surgical techniques-and presents the up-to-date clinical evidence you need to make effective management decisions. Be certain with expert, dependable, accurate answers for every stage of your career from the most comprehensive, definitive text in the field! Get comprehensive coverage of all areas of cardiac surgery, including ischemic, valvular, and congenital heart disease; cardiac tumors; constrictive pericarditis; thoracic aortic surgery; cardiac transplantation; coronary artery disease; aortic valve disease; cardiac rhythm disturbances; heart failure and transplantation; disease of the thoracic aorta; tetralogy of Fallot; anesthesia; and postoperative care. Stay current with the latest advancements and practices. Comprehensive updates throughout include new information on endovascular management of thoracic aorta disease; new data on clinical outcomes; the most recent minimally invasive procedures; non-invasive CT angiography; new alternative surgical approaches to mitral valve surgery; and many other hot topics! Make the most well-informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes by exploring each condition's natural history; diagnostic criteria; indications for surgery; operative techniques; and follow-up care. Reference information quickly thanks to a new, streamlined format and easily searchable online access to the complete text, downloadable image library, reference links, and more at expertconsult.com. Visually grasp and better understand critical information with the aid of a new, full-color design that includes an abundance of detailed charts and graphs. Stay current with the latest advancements and practices. Comprehensive updates throughout include new information on endovascular management of thoracic aorta disease; new data on clinical outcomes; the most recent minimally invasive procedures; non-invasive CT angiography; new alternative surgical approaches to mitral valve surgery; and many other hot topics! Reference information quickly thanks to a new, streamlined format and easily searchable online access to the complete text, downloadable image library, reference links, and more at www.expertconsult.com. Master cardiac surgery with the Gold Standard for Cardiac Surgery - the most definitive and clinically comprehensive resource on cardiologic procedures including latest alternate and minimally invasive surgical procedures

Clinical Cases in LAA Occlusion - Indication, Techniques, Devices, Implantation (Paperback, 1st ed. 2017): Martin W. Bergmann,... Clinical Cases in LAA Occlusion - Indication, Techniques, Devices, Implantation (Paperback, 1st ed. 2017)
Martin W. Bergmann, Apostolos Tzikas, Nina C. Wunderlich
R5,326 Discovery Miles 53 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This concise practical guide is designed to facilitate the clinical decision-making process in the management of LAA occlusion procedures by reviewing a number of cases and defining the various diagnostic and management decisions open to clinicians. Clinical Cases in LAA Occlusion is well illustrated but concise, enabling the reader to obtain relevant information regarding both standard and unusual cases in a rapid, easy to digest format. Each case includes a narrative description and patient management tips.

Cardiac Surgery - Nursing Care and Management (Paperback): H Inwood Cardiac Surgery - Nursing Care and Management (Paperback)
H Inwood
R1,937 Discovery Miles 19 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book will answer the questions frequently asked by newly qualified nurses or nurses entering the specialty of cardiac surgery. It identifies the needs of the adult patient recovering from cardiac surgery, and focuses on the more common procedures of coronary artery bypass graft and valve surgery. The information provided will enable evidence based nursing care to support interventions in the meeting of those needs.

This text will allow nurses in this specialist area to concentrate on a high basic standard of nursing care, ensuring that the needs of the patient are not neglected in the pursuit of technological advancement. It discusses the main complications that may occur and how these can be dealt with.

Tracheostomy - A Surgical Guide (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018): Terence Pires de Farias Tracheostomy - A Surgical Guide (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Terence Pires de Farias
R2,739 Discovery Miles 27 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Despite often taken as a simple procedure, techniques on tracheostomy have evolved considerably on the last few years. Consequently, new technical variations and indications for different purposes are being developed and proposed. The current book is proposed to serve as a comprehensive guide exclusively devoted to tracheostomy, discussing its most important details, variations and indications. Here the reader will find a broad discussion ranging from the most basic pre-clinical aspects to post-surgical procedures and complications. Great emphasis is placed on key topics such as the oncologic patient, variations of the technique, and tracheostomy in the intensive care unit, among others. Additionally, some issues that are not commonly discussed in regular textbooks, like tracheostomy in child and in great obese, are also included. With a wealth of photos, illustrations and tables, Tracheostomy - A Surgical Guide provides the material necessary to support a safe and effective surgical intervention in different populations and surgical contexts, with the hope that it will result in improved care for patients who underwent tracheostomy.

Principles of Heart Valve Engineering (Paperback): Arash Kheradvar Principles of Heart Valve Engineering (Paperback)
Arash Kheradvar
R4,036 Discovery Miles 40 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Principles of Heart Valve Engineering is the first comprehensive resource for heart valve engineering that covers a wide range of topics, including biology, epidemiology, imaging and cardiovascular medicine. It focuses on valves, therapies, and how to develop safer and more durable artificial valves. The book is suitable for an interdisciplinary audience, with contributions from bioengineers and cardiologists that includes coverage of valvular and potential future developments. This book provides an opportunity for bioengineers to study all topics relating to heart valve engineering in a single book as written by subject matter experts.

Update of Non-Pharmacological Therapy for Heart Failure (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Koichiro Kinugawa, Teruhiko Imamura Update of Non-Pharmacological Therapy for Heart Failure (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Koichiro Kinugawa, Teruhiko Imamura
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers essential guidance on the diagnosis, management and treatment of heart failure using the latest Ventricular Assist Devices and approaches such as Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation and so on. It provides practical guidelines on the monitoring using those devices, as well as techniques and treatment strategies, and features two dedicated chapters on heart transplants and regenerative therapy. The main content is complemented by a wealth of full-color figures and diagrams to clearly demonstrate the operative techniques and tools discussed. Given its scope, Update on Non-pharmacological Therapy for Heart Failure offers a valuable resource, not only for cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, but also for clinical residents and medical students.

Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Khalil Fattouch, Patrizio Lancellotti,... Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Khalil Fattouch, Patrizio Lancellotti, Mani A Vannan, Giuseppe Speziale
R3,815 R3,241 Discovery Miles 32 410 Save R574 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes the different aspects of aortic valve and root diseases including comprehensive discussion of the state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging options, disease risk stratification, selection of candidates for valve repair or percutaneous intervention, and most recent therapeutic options. The growing prevalence of valvular heart disease represents a major challenge in terms of short- and long-term management and surveillance. Aortic valve diseases, including aortic stenosis and regurgitation, are among the most frequent of these, while the number of cases of aortic root disease is also on the rise. Aortic valve disease treatment options include valve surgery, valve repair, minimally invasive valve surgery, and percutaneous approaches and all are covered in this volume. Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases is a highly illustrated, case oriented reference aimed at cardiology fellows in training, while also helpful to surgeons, cardiologists, imagers, interventionalists, as well as other clinicians and students involved in the diagnosis and treatment of aortic valve and root diseases.

Charity's Children - The Long Days and Nights of the Iron Men (Hardcover): James M Ciaravella Charity's Children - The Long Days and Nights of the Iron Men (Hardcover)
James M Ciaravella
R1,070 R917 Discovery Miles 9 170 Save R153 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pacing to Support the Failing Heart (Hardcover, New): K Ellenbogen Pacing to Support the Failing Heart (Hardcover, New)
K Ellenbogen
R3,174 Discovery Miles 31 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This new title in the American Heart Association Clinical Series offers an up-to-date overview of the causes and damage related to dyssynchronopathy - a new pathophysiological entity related to spontaneous or pacing-induced mechanical abnormalities which causes heart failure. It presents the most recent diagnostic non-invasive tools and provides simple, practice-oriented therapeutic proposals for heart failure patients.

Atlas of Cardiac Catheterization for Congenital Heart Disease (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Gianfranco Butera, Massimo Chessa,... Atlas of Cardiac Catheterization for Congenital Heart Disease (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Gianfranco Butera, Massimo Chessa, Andreas Eicken, John D. Thomson
R6,601 Discovery Miles 66 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This atlas depicts and describes catheter-based interventions across the entire pediatric age range, from fetal life through to early adulthood, with the aim of providing an illustrated step-by-step guide that will help the reader to master these techniques and apply them in everyday practice. Clear instruction is offered on a wide range of procedures, including vascular access, fetal interventions, valve dilatation, angioplasty, stent implantation, defect closure, defect creation, valve implantation, hybrid approaches, and other miscellaneous procedures. The atlas complements the previously published handbook, Cardiac Catheterization for Congenital Heart Disease, by presenting a wealth of photographs, images, and drawings selected or designed to facilitate the planning, performance, and evaluation of diagnostic and interventional procedures in the field of congenital heart disease. It will assist in the safe, efficient performance of these procedures, in decision making, and in the recognition and treatment of complications.

Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018): Khalil... Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Khalil Fattouch, Patrizio Lancellotti, Mani A Vannan, Giuseppe Speziale
R3,719 Discovery Miles 37 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book describes the different aspects of aortic valve and root diseases including comprehensive discussion of the state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging options, disease risk stratification, selection of candidates for valve repair or percutaneous intervention, and most recent therapeutic options. The growing prevalence of valvular heart disease represents a major challenge in terms of short- and long-term management and surveillance. Aortic valve diseases, including aortic stenosis and regurgitation, are among the most frequent of these, while the number of cases of aortic root disease is also on the rise. Aortic valve disease treatment options include valve surgery, valve repair, minimally invasive valve surgery, and percutaneous approaches and all are covered in this volume. Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases is a highly illustrated, case oriented reference aimed at cardiology fellows in training, while also helpful to surgeons, cardiologists, imagers, interventionalists, as well as other clinicians and students involved in the diagnosis and treatment of aortic valve and root diseases.

Lung Epithelial Biology in the Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Disease (Hardcover): Venkataramana K Sidhaye, Michael Koval Lung Epithelial Biology in the Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Disease (Hardcover)
Venkataramana K Sidhaye, Michael Koval
R3,156 Discovery Miles 31 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Lung Epithelial Biology in the Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Disease provides a one-stop resource capturing developments in lung epithelial biology related to basic physiology, pathophysiology, and links to human disease. The book provides access to knowledge of molecular and cellular aspects of lung homeostasis and repair, including the molecular basis of lung epithelial intercellular communication and lung epithelial channels and transporters. Also included is coverage of lung epithelial biology as it relates to fluid balance, basic ion/fluid molecular processes, and human disease. Useful to physician and clinical scientists, the contents of this book compile the important and most current findings about the role of epithelial cells in lung disease. Medical and graduate students, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, as well as clinicians interested in the mechanistic basis for lung disease will benefit from the books examination of principles of lung epithelium functions in physiological condition.

Cardiac Bioelectric Therapy - Mechanisms and Practical Implications (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2021): Igor R. Efimov, Fu Siong Ng,... Cardiac Bioelectric Therapy - Mechanisms and Practical Implications (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2021)
Igor R. Efimov, Fu Siong Ng, Jacob I. Laughner
R5,841 Discovery Miles 58 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The updated and expanded second edition of this book presents a contemporary review of the basic science, engineering technology, and clinical practice of cardiac bioelectric therapy. It covers the rapidly expanding technological development of pacemakers and defibrillators as well as ablative therapy, electrophysiological mapping, and other clinical diagnostic and therapeutic breakthroughs. The book highlights many different aspects of bioelectric therapy, including history, biophysical and computational concepts, basic electrophysiology studies, engineering technology advances, and clinical perspectives. In this revised edition, leading clinical and basic electrophysiologists share their perspectives on the science behind the mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias; breakthrough technologies for scientific and clinical investigation of heart rhythm disorders; theoretical conceptualization of arrhythmias and treatment using state-of-the-art computational approaches; and novel approaches to treatment of cardiac arrhythmias using implantable devices, percutaneous ablation therapies, machine learning, and other approaches. The Second Edition of Cardiac Bioelectric Therapy is an essential resource for physicians, residents, fellows, and graduate students in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery as well as researchers, professionals, and students in biomedical, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

From Thoracic Surgery to Interventional Pulmonology - A Clinical Guide (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): J. Francis Turner Jr, Prasoon... From Thoracic Surgery to Interventional Pulmonology - A Clinical Guide (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
J. Francis Turner Jr, Prasoon Jain, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Atul C. Mehta
R3,383 Discovery Miles 33 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides an unbiased and evidence-based guide to the potential role of interventional pulmonology as an alternative to thoracic surgery. Interventional pulmonology is a new and quickly growing sub-specialty in pulmonary medicine and increasingly more pulmonologists are turning to interventional therapies over the more costly and invasive surgical options. The text thoroughly presents detailed coverage of and diagnostic methods for many diseases and conditions that pulmonologists encounter daily, including: diffuse lung infiltrates, solitary lung nodule, undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemoptysis, and airway foreign body. Experts then detail treatment options, from both a surgical and interventional perspective, with guidance on: when each procedure is most appropriate, what can be performed by a pulmonologist (with guidelines on how those procedures are done) versus what needs to be referred to a thoracic surgeon or an intervention pulmonologist, and the benefits and disadvantages involved with each option. This is an ideal guide for pulmonologists, trainees, and students to better understand the full scope of possible treatment options for their patients and to make the best informed decision about patient care.

Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - The Survival Handbook (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Alistair Lindsay, Kamal... Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - The Survival Handbook (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Alistair Lindsay, Kamal Chitkara, Carlo Di Mario
R5,713 Discovery Miles 57 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

C omplications of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The Survival Handbook aims to serve as a reference manual for all cardiologists, particularly those in training, who face life-threatening complications of PCI on a day-to-day basis. Drawing on the background and experience of cardiologists from both sides of the Atlantic, the book aims to be a valuable, practical, and most of all readable resource for the interventional cardiologist. The principles and practices described in the book will be of interest to all practitioners of interventional catheter procedures, including interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiologists.Few medical procedures have evolved as dramatically or as quickly as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). From its initial conception, PCI has evolved to become a very complex procedure. Each year in the United States well over 1,000,000 percutaneous coronary intervention procedures are performed. However as the volume and complexity of the procedures being performed has increased, so has the potential for procedural error leading to life-threatening complications. Knowledge of what complications can occur during PCI and how to deal with them is vital for the practicing cardiologist, and can mean the difference between life and death.

Plastic and Thoracic Surgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low Plastic and Thoracic Surgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low
R2,991 Discovery Miles 29 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book deals with wound management in plastic surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology and thoracic surgery. The first part provides information on the latest developments in orthopedic surgery, while the second addresses ophthalmology and wounds after e.g. cataract surgery or keratopathy. The third part, which exclusively focuses on wounds in plastic surgery, highlights recent results after microsurgical procedures and keloid reconstruction, but also after breast reconstruction and limb injuries. Lastly, the part on thoracic surgery informs the reader about sternotomy techniques and possible complications. Given it interdisciplinary approach, this book offers a valuable resource not only for plastic surgeons, but also for ophthalmologists, thoracic surgeons and orthopedic surgeons.

Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery (Paperback): Narain Moorjani, Nicola Viola, William S. Walker Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery (Paperback)
Narain Moorjani, Nicola Viola, William S. Walker 1
R2,333 R1,965 Discovery Miles 19 650 Save R368 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Following on from the success of the international best-seller "Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery", the long-awaited "Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery" will be the next book in the Key Questions series to be released. This book will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a thoracic surgeon. It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American College of Chest Physicians, British Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society) and up-to-date information based on current literature. Each chapter will be structured to include aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, indications for surgery, perioperative management, surgical options and postoperative care. Possible complications will be discussed and the results of current practice presented. Importantly, there will be a section on basic sciences related to the practising thoracic surgeon and a further section on thoracic investigations with many images illustrating the variety of pathologies. Each chapter will also contain important references for further reading and greater depth of knowledge. The data and body of knowledge presented in this book is strictly evidence-based and is relevant to all thoracic surgical trainees, at any stage of their training programme. It will provide residents, fellows and specialist registrars the necessary information to carry out their daily duties. Respiratory physicians and thoracic intensive care unit specialists will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients, as they are integral to the thoracic surgical process. Another important group is the nursing staff, physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine working with patients with adult thoracic disease either pre-operatively or post-operatively, as it will help to give a detailed understanding of the principles surrounding thoracic surgical disease. Most importantly, the book is ideal as a revision aid for residents/registrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world. Although these examinations vary in format in different countries, this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Its concise, yet complete coverage of the important topics, make it the ideal guide to answer the key questions in thoracic surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination.

Christiaan Barnard - The Surgeon Who Dared (Hardcover): David Cooper Christiaan Barnard - The Surgeon Who Dared (Hardcover)
David Cooper 1
R395 R309 Discovery Miles 3 090 Save R86 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

From humble beginnings as a `barefoot boy' in a small town in the heart of South Africa, he learned to mix with presidents and prime ministers, with royalty and popes, and quickly embraced the high-life of the jet-set who surrounded him. Throughout life, he was a serial womanizer, bedding famous European film stars (and their secretaries). He survived three tempestuous marriages and divorces, each wife becoming younger than the last until their age difference reached 40 years. This scientifically-trained surgeon called on the services of a `witchdoctor' (a sangoma)-unsuccessfully-to help punish those who had contributed to the break-up of his second marriage. With no experience himself, he trained his daughter to become the second-ranked water skier in the world, though he was disappointed she never became world champion. Perhaps the immense effort he put into driving her to success accounted for the relative neglect of his oldest son, who, as a young doctor, suffered increasing depression until he died of a drug overdose at an early age. The surgeon pursued his goals in heart surgery despite a lifetime of pain from arthritis and a disability from asthma, which might eventually have killed him. Having established the first major heart surgery programme in Africa, he eventually became distracted by other interests until he was a mere shadow in his own department. Yet he remained in the public eye through his gifts for public speaking and as a writer. He travelled the world, published two autobiographies, wrote popular books on health for the public, particularly relating to heart disease and arthritis, and penned books on such varied subjects as the politics of apartheid in his homeland, and euthanasia. He became a well-regarded and popular columnist for several South African newspapers, and collaborated on the writing of four novels. He branched into the business world and expanded the meagre financial rewards earned from his surgical services to the South African health care system by investing in restaurants in Cape Town, establishing a game reserve in the hinterland of South Africa, and causing controversy by his role in advertising a cream that reputedly prevented wrinkling of the skin. He set up a heart research foundation and a foundation that paid for children from all over the world to travel to Cape Town for corrective open heart surgery. This charismatic and controversial man was Chris Barnard who, by the way, also dared to carry out the world's first human heart transplant in December 1967. Can we summarize Chris Barnard? Not very easily. He was a first-class doctor-skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate, conscientious, concerned, decisive, and wise. He was an inquiring and innovative surgeon-though famously irascible in the operating room-with a vision of the future developments in his chosen field, and the ability, judgment, and courage to play a part in contributing to those developments. He was an informative and highly entertaining speaker and raconteur, a gifted writer, farmer, restaurateur, an unofficial ambassador for his country-and a good friend.

Chest Surgery (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Hendrik C. Dienemann, Hans Hoffmann, Frank C. Detterbeck Chest Surgery (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Hendrik C. Dienemann, Hans Hoffmann, Frank C. Detterbeck
R5,918 Discovery Miles 59 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Chest Surgery provides readers with a comprehensive and authoritative text that explains and illustrates all thoracic surgery procedures, with the exception of those on the heart and esophagus. The easy-to-read text is supported by clear, instructive line drawings and intraoperative photographs. The result is a well-illustrated practical guide for the seasoned and novice practitioner alike. The contributors, who are all acknowledged experts, demonstrate simple and safe forms of operation by distilling their experience into the most efficient methods for both standard and less common procedures. For ease in following a surgical procedure, the text description of each step is coupled with an appropriate drawing. There are often numerous ways of performing an operation, and this book takes care to impart the basic principles underlying surgery. It will be the "must-have" guide for all thoracic surgery residents who wish to acquaint themselves with the latest developments in this constantly expanding field.

Heart Teams for Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease - A Guide for Advancing Patient-Centered Cardiac Care (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Heart Teams for Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease - A Guide for Advancing Patient-Centered Cardiac Care (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Thierry Mesana
R2,140 Discovery Miles 21 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a comprehensive framework for developing heart teams to manage a variety of cardiovascular diseases. Management of cardiovascular diseases has changed dramatically in recent years due to developments in evidence-based practices and treatments as well as the introduction of new devices. The sequential method of referring patients from doctor to doctor is becoming an antiquated model. The future of cardiac care lies in developing multidisciplinary "Heart Teams" to provide patient-focused treatment for complex cardiovascular problems. This volume examines the history and evolution of cardiovascular care and technology and explains why the implementation of heart teams is absolutely necessary to the future of cardiac care. It analyzes the role of heart teams for heart failure, complex coronary revascularization, mitral valve disease, cardiac imaging, aortic valve disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and women's heart health. Finally, the book explores how heart teams work with hospital administration and the broader healthcare industry. Heart Teams for Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: A Guide for Advancing Patient-Centered Cardiac Care is an essential resource for physicians and related professionals, residents, fellows, and graduate students in cardiology, cardiac surgery, critical care medicine, and radiology.

Cardiac Surgery - A Complete Guide (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Shahzad G. Raja Cardiac Surgery - A Complete Guide (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Shahzad G. Raja
R4,458 Discovery Miles 44 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This textbook provides a succinct overview of cardiac surgery, with key concepts being emphasized throughout. An abundance of illustrations, intra-operative photographs, tables as well as information boxes, aids the reader to visualise, grasp and retain difficult concepts. The inclusion of evidence-based approaches to the management of a range of cardiac surgical conditions equips the reader with an understanding of how to overcome a variety of potentially tough clinical challenges. Concise Cardiac Surgery: A Complete Guide comprehensively covers a range of techniques used in cardiac surgery. It is therefore, an ideal resource for the trainee and practising cardiac surgeon seeking a practically focused text detailing how to apply the latest techniques and evidence-based approaches in their day-to-day practice.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2021): Karl A. Illig, Robert W. Thompson, Julie Ann Freischlag, Dean M. Donahue,... Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2021)
Karl A. Illig, Robert W. Thompson, Julie Ann Freischlag, Dean M. Donahue, Sheldon E. Jordan, …
R3,231 Discovery Miles 32 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This extensively revised edition is an essential reference for physicians involved in the diagnosis, referral and treatment of the thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). TOS is made up of a constellation of problems resulting from pathology at the thoracic outlet in the neck. Busy specialty practice sees multiple affected patients in every clinic, but TOS can often be difficult to diagnosis. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome explores all possible ancillary care issues surrounding this complex condition, including rehabilitation, disability, natural history and medicolegal issues, and aims to stimulate research, discussion and a sense of community between professionals involved in this area. Vascular and thoracic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, physical therapists, occupational medicine specialists and pain specialists will find this book a must read for successful treatment, referral and diagnosis of TOS in clinical practice.

Inflammatory Response in Cardiovascular Surgery (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Edmo Atique Gabriel, Sthefano Atique Gabriel Inflammatory Response in Cardiovascular Surgery (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Edmo Atique Gabriel, Sthefano Atique Gabriel
R4,575 Discovery Miles 45 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent years, The impact of the inflammatory response in cardiovascular surgery has been a focus of much attention within the field of cardiac surgery. Despite that, scientific research on the topic is still lacking in the health science literature. To develop the bank of information available to all involved in the field, the Editors of this book have assembled a group of leading experts to investigate the most current and exciting topics related to inflammation and cardiovascular surgery. As such Inflammatory Response in Cardiovascular Surgery is vital reading for all involved in the management of cardiovascular surgical patients, such as cardiovascular and transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensive care physicians, cardiovascular and vascular fellows, and researchers.

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