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Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2007): S. Bert Litwin Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2007)
S. Bert Litwin
R7,799 Discovery Miles 77 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thorough revision of Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery features 700 vividly reproduced intraoperative images taken with a special side-mounted flash. They convey exquisite perception of depth in the operative field in full color. The atlas presents surgical techniques for the full spectrum of cardiac congenital anomalies. This includes revised and updated text on many topics such as repair of straddling tricuspid valve associated with the posterior ventricular septal defect. Throughout the text, the carefully labeled photographs provide vivid representation of three-dimensional spatial relations of congenital anomalies and surgical anatomy.

Your Heart, My Hands - An Immigrant's Remarkable Journey to Become One of America's Preeminent Cardiac Surgeons... Your Heart, My Hands - An Immigrant's Remarkable Journey to Become One of America's Preeminent Cardiac Surgeons (Hardcover)
Arun K. Singh MD, John Hanc; Foreword by Delos Cosgrove MD 2
R700 R588 Discovery Miles 5 880 Save R112 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Leaving a life marked by crippling setbacks and his father's doubt, in 1967 a twenty-something doctor from India arrived in America with only five dollars and the desire to claim his American dream. The journey still awaiting Dr. Arun K. Singh would be unparalleled. Faced with an entirely new culture, racism, and the lasting effects of disabling childhood injuries, through hard work and perseverance he overcame all odds. Now having performed over 15,000 open heart surgeries, more than nearly every surgeon in history, Dr. Singh reflects on his most memorable patients and his incredible personal life. Shared for the first time, these intimate and uplifting accounts, along with photos, will have you cheering for the underdog and appreciating the enduring determination of the human spirit.

Khonsari's Cardiac Surgery: Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique (Hardcover, 5th edition): Abbas Ardehali,... Khonsari's Cardiac Surgery: Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Abbas Ardehali, Jonathan M. Chen
R6,900 Discovery Miles 69 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! Unique in the field of cardiac surgery, Khonsari's Cardiac Surgery: Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique details the most important techniques in a concise, readable, and richly illustrated format, with a focus on avoiding and managing surgical pitfalls and complications. From general considerations through the surgical correction of acquired and congenital heart conditions, it provides a wealth of practical, hands-on guidance to help both seasoned and less-experienced cardiac surgeons achieve optimal outcomes. Key Features: Apply the very latest know-how with new sections on endovascular procedures, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), new approaches to Norwood reconstruction and repair of Ebstein anomaly, and alternative anatomic repairs of congenitally corrected transposition, as well as thorough updates to all chapters. Master nuances of surgical technique thanks to a wealth of step-by-step illustrations, many of them new, others colorized for greater clarity. Optimize outcomes with special coverage of avoiding and managing technical pitfalls and complications. Spot important details with the aid of distinctive "Nota Bene" notations. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition , offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages , references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery (Paperback): Narain Moorjani, Nicola Viola, Sunil K. Ohri Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery (Paperback)
Narain Moorjani, Nicola Viola, Sunil K. Ohri
R2,097 R1,758 Discovery Miles 17 580 Save R339 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a cardiac surgeon. It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology) and up-to-date information based on current literature. All the chapters have been written by cardiac surgeons who have recently undertaken their Cardiothoracic Board / Specialty Exit examinations and reviewed by a cardiothoracic examiner of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Each chapter will be structured to include aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, indications for surgery, peri-operative 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 cardiac surgeon and a further section on cardiac 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 cardiac surgical trainees, at any stage of their training programme. It will provide interns, residents and specialist registrars the necessary information to carry out their daily duties. Adult cardiologists and cardiothoracic 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 cardiac surgical process. Another important group is the nursing staff, physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine, both surgical and cardiological, working with patients with adult cardiac disease either pre-operatively or postoperatively, as it will help to give a detailed understanding of the principles surrounding adult cardiac 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 cardiac surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination.

Imaging Coronary Arteries (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2013): David A. Dowe, Massimo Fioranelli, Paolo Pavone Imaging Coronary Arteries (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2013)
David A. Dowe, Massimo Fioranelli, Paolo Pavone
R2,902 Discovery Miles 29 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In non-fatal cases, cardiovascular diseases are associated with a decreased quality of life as well as a substantial economic burden to society. Most sudden cardiac events are related to the complications of a non-stenosing marginal plaque. For this reason, the ability to properly identify the atherosclerotic plaque with rapid, non-invasive techniques is of utmost clinical interest in diagnostic workup and therapeutic planning of symptomatic patient. Nowadays CT produces high-quality images of the coronary arteries, in addition to defining their location and the extent of the atherosclerotic involvement. This new edition is enriched with two important additions. Firstly, dedicated chapters on intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), catheter angiography, and nuclear imaging have been included, with some discussions on theoretical techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Secondly, a completely new section comprising more than 70 clinical cases remarkably expands the horizons reached by the previous edition. This volume provides general practitioners and cardiologists with a basic understanding of the imaging techniques. For radiologists with no direct experience in cardiac imaging, the book serves as an important source of information on coronary pathophysiology and anatomy.

Heart To Beat - A Cardiac Surgeon's Inspiring Story of Success and Overcoming Adversity-The Heart Way (Paperback): Brian... Heart To Beat - A Cardiac Surgeon's Inspiring Story of Success and Overcoming Adversity-The Heart Way (Paperback)
Brian Lima
R417 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R65 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Success is not reserved for the smartest or most talented-it's earned by those who want it the most. Heart conquers all and the triumphant always go all in, never settling for anything less than their best effort. As a leading heart transplant surgeon, Dr. Brian Lima's life story is a testament to that mantra. He's living proof that slow and steady still wins the race, and that the American Dream is alive and well. He persevered through countless challenges growing up in a Cuban immigrant family and defied the odds every step of the way. To fulfill his impossible dream, Dr. Lima opted for the road less traveled, enduring nearly twenty years of rigorous education and surgical training at some of the most prestigious institutions in the world. In Heart to Beat, Dr. Lima shares the lessons learned throughout his improbable rise to the pinnacle of success in the medical field. He breaks down the keys to advancing well beyond your comfort zone and perceived limitations, regardless of your field of interest. No dream is too far-fetched and his Heart Way approach to life will help unleash your full potential and surpass your wildest expectations!

Clinical Echocardiography (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2012): Michael Y. Henein Clinical Echocardiography (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2012)
Michael Y. Henein; Adapted by Mary Sheppard, John R. Pepper, Michael Rigby
R4,529 Discovery Miles 45 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

-Integrates the investigation of the echocardiographic findings with the pathologic, clinical and surgical aspects of heart disease -Includes stunning color echocardiographic images of various heart diseases with reference to their pathologic appearance and physiology -Includes clinical comments on patient management, which is not included in other echocardiography texts

Open Hearts - Stories of the Surgery That Changes Children's Lives (Hardcover): Kate Bull Open Hearts - Stories of the Surgery That Changes Children's Lives (Hardcover)
Kate Bull 1
R531 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R132 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nearly all of us will, at some point, know someone who was born with a heart defect. But, as the surgical scars so often remain hidden, we just might not realise it.; Powerfully telling of the patients and their experiences, Open Hearts is a remarkable medical story: we are often so focused on 'extraordinary' people and their achievements, we forget just how incredible the 'ordinary' achievements of living can be.; Until the 1960s 'blue babies' were a striking sight in our streets. Suffering from congenital heart disease offered a bleak outlook to young patients and a heartbreaking experience for parents. Very few would make it to adulthood; now, in the West at least, most have a much higher chance of survival.; In Open Hearts Kate Bull, formerly a cardiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, tells not just of the development of heart surgery in children, but of the patients, past and present, whose lives have been transformed. Besides the technology, the sociology of medicine has changed substantially since the 1950s - think of the atmosphere of children's wards.Other things have barely changed - consider the dread of kissing your child goodbye at the door of an operating theatre in any era. ; Children's heart surgery is often seen as a medical triumph; but, for all the successful operations completed, thousands of pioneering patients have gone before, perhaps facing their own uncertain futures. Today, we place great hope in the power of science. Many lives have been saved; but, sometimes, we ask medicine to do more than it can.; By turns frightening, heart-wrenching and inspiring, Open Hearts is a powerful story of medical progress, hope and survival.

Interventional Treatment of Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Reynolds Delgado Interventional Treatment of Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Reynolds Delgado; Adapted by Harvinder Singh Arora
R5,639 Discovery Miles 56 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Advanced ischemic heart disease is fast becoming one of the most challenging problems facing the modern cardiovascular physician and current established therapies often fail to adequately address this population of patients. As therapy of heart disease evolves, we need to address the challenging questions posed by this clinical problem. Treatment of Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease brings together the most recent advances in surgical techniques, protection of the heart and postoperative care, to aid the study and treatment of these patients who deserve the best that modern medicine can provide them.

The diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease and heart failure has now been standardized to the point that there are very well established guidelines promoted by the American Heart Association and The American College of Cardiology. This text will pick up where the guidelines leave off and address the real challenge of patients with advanced ischemic heart disease. Though therapy is clearly challenging, new advances are making effective therapy of these patients truly possible. This text embodies that notion. Finally, there is much still to learn about the basic mechanisms of the progression of heart failure due to coronary artery disease and how best to assess these therapeutic options. The text will address these with a focus on treatment so that it may be a practical reference for the practicing clinician as well as the basic or clinical researcher and student.

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 30-4 (Hardcover): Bryan M Burt Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 30-4 (Hardcover)
Bryan M Burt
R2,583 Discovery Miles 25 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Bryan M. Burt, is devoted to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. Dr. Burt has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Biomarkers for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; Taken Together: Effective Multimodal Approaches for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; Pleurectomy/Decortication for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; Preoperative Identification of Benefit from Surgery for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; The Role of Extrapleural Pneumonectomy in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; The Molecular Basis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; Radiation Therapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; The Staging of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; Intraoperative Adjuncts for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: The Fourth Dimension; The Pathology of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma; and more!

Surgery for Pulmonary Mycobacterial Disease, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 29-1 (Hardcover): John D. Mitchell Surgery for Pulmonary Mycobacterial Disease, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 29-1 (Hardcover)
John D. Mitchell
R2,826 R2,576 Discovery Miles 25 760 Save R250 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. John Mitchell, is devoted to Surgery for Pulmonary Mycobacterial Disease. Dr. Mitchell has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Surgical treatment of pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial disease; Minimally invasive approaches in the management of mycobacterial diseases; Medical management of pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial disease; Epidemiology, the WHO, and the global fight against M. tuberculosis: A primer; History of pulmonary mycobacterial disease; Nontuberculous mycobacteria: Epidemiology and the impact on pulmonary and cardiac disease; Modern collapse therapy for pulmonary tuberculosis; Surgical resection in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis; Treatment of complications of pulmonary tuberculosis; Current medical management of pulmonary tuberculosis; and more!

Operative Thoracic Surgery (Hardcover, 6th edition): Larry R. Kaiser, Sarah K. Thompson, Glyn Jamieson Operative Thoracic Surgery (Hardcover, 6th edition)
Larry R. Kaiser, Sarah K. Thompson, Glyn Jamieson
R8,978 Discovery Miles 89 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Over a decade after the last edition, Operative Thoracic Surgery, Sixth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of prestigious international contributors. Particular emphasis is given to new and emerging techniques, particularly minimally invasive procedures, ensuring that the book remains an essential resource for surgeons in training, residents and fellows in thoracic and esophageal surgery, and fully qualified practitioners needing a definitive reference. Additional text describes the principles and justification of choosing each procedure, pre-operative assessment and preparation, post-operative care and outcomes. Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.

Peri-operative Management of the Thoracic Patient, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 30-3 (Hardcover): Virginia R... Peri-operative Management of the Thoracic Patient, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 30-3 (Hardcover)
Virginia R Litle, Robert J Canelli
R2,579 Discovery Miles 25 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Virginia R. Litle and Robert J. Canelli, is devoted to Peri-operative Management of the Thoracic Patient. Drs. Litle and Canelli have assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Preoperative Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery; Prehab of the Thoracic Patient; Enhanced Recovery after Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Approaches for Esophagectomy: Open, Minimally Invasive, Robotic. What is the Approach Algorithm?; Intraoperative Anesthetic Management of the Thoracic Surgery Patient; Intraoperative Surgical and Anesthetic Concerns for Robotic Approach to the Thoracic Surgery Patient; Prevention of Postoperative Prolonged Air-leak after Pulmonary Resection; Intraoperative Pre-emptive Prevention of Esophagectomy Complications: Role of Feeding Tubes, Pyloric Drainage Procedures, Anastomotic Buttressing; Interventional Pulmonology: A Brave New World; Pain Management in Thoracic Surgery; Management of Complications after Lung Resections; Management of complications after esophagectomy; and more!

Gastric Cardiac Cancer (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Qin Huang Gastric Cardiac Cancer (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Qin Huang
R2,846 Discovery Miles 28 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is designed to present readers with comprehensive, high-quality research results on almost all aspects of this carcinoma in clinical management, from correct determination of the esophagogastric junction, issues on cardiac mucosa, epidemiology, and natural history, to clinical, endoscopic, and histopathologic features and diagnostic pitfalls of this carcinoma at both early and advanced stages. Once diagnosed and correctly staged, clinical management of this carcinoma at the early stage is addressed primarily with endoscopic therapy employing the latest endoscopic technology such as endoscopic submucosal dissection, in which detailed technical topics of the endoscopic therapy are written by experts in the field with sections from pre-resection staging and patient preparation to post-resection complications and management. Subsequently, clinical management of gastric cardiac carcinoma at advanced stages is discussed at length with a personalized, multidiscipline approach with strategies from surgical resections with various methods, to pre-, peri- and post-resection chemoradiation therapies as well as the most advanced immunotherapy. A state-of-art approach with the results of meta-analyses and large-scale randomized double-blinded clinical trials are employed throughout these chapters. For patients at the terminal ill stage, the appropriate palliative care plan is presented by experienced clinicians armed with the latest clinical practice guidelines to better manage and help those patients in the last period of their lives.

Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures and Techniques - A Practical Manual (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): J. Ernesto Molina Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures and Techniques - A Practical Manual (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
J. Ernesto Molina
R3,634 R3,239 Discovery Miles 32 390 Save R395 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Significant changes have taken place in the realm of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery during the last five to ten years. Many new operative procedures have been developed which remain relatively unknown to cardiothoracic surgeons. This practical manual covers a wide variety of these new processes, several of which are interventions offered to cardiologists practicing in the field of electrophysiology who are unaware that these interventions exist and can help them in situations they cannot solve. It includes general practical techniques; cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery procedures; and advances in cardiology and electrophysiology. Throughout the book, illustrations accompany the technical descriptions and show in step-by-step detail how to perform the operations and various procedures using proper equipment. Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures and Techniques: A Practical Manual is an essential resource for physicians and related professionals, residents, fellows, physician assistants (PA), and graduate students in cardiology, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery.

Pulmonary Vascular Disorders (Hardcover): Roberto G. Carbone Pulmonary Vascular Disorders (Hardcover)
Roberto G. Carbone
R6,489 Discovery Miles 64 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pulmonary vascular disorders are a complex and fascinating group of diseases. The aim of this book is to exhaustively review the genetics, physiology, diagnosis, management, and treatment of pulmonary vascular disorders with the purpose of helping general physicians and specialists in internal medicine, cardiology, pneumology, immunology, rheumatology, and haematology to identify and assess patients with vascular pulmonary disorders. Special emphasis has been placed upon pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary embolism as well as on pulmonary vascular involvement in immune-mediated diseases, chronic obstructive and advanced pulmonary disease, and sleep apnea. Additional topics that are covered in this book include pulmonary vascular injury occurring in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, congenital heart disease and pregnancy. The text is supported by figures and tables to help the reader understand mechanisms of pulmonary vascular disorders in different clinical settings.

Nonintubated Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 30-1 (Hardcover): Tommaso C. Mineo Nonintubated Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 30-1 (Hardcover)
Tommaso C. Mineo
R2,652 Discovery Miles 26 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Vincenzo Ambrogi and Tommaso Mineo, is devoted to Nonintubated Thoracic Surgery. Drs. Ambrogi and Mineo have assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Technical issues and patient safety in nonintubated thoracic anesthesia; Management of primary and secondary pneumothorax in nonintubated VATS; Treatment of pleural effusions with nonintubated VATS; Nonintubated VATS for chest infections; Nonintubated VATS lung biopsy for interstitial lung disease; Nonintubated VATS wedge resection of peripheral early lung cancer; Anatomical segmentectomy in nonintubated VATS; VATS lobectomy for lung cancer in nonintubated anesthesia; Nonintubated VATS tracheal and bronchial sleeve resection for lung cancer; Nonintubated tracheal surgery; Management of intraoperative crisis during nonintubated thoracic surgery; Team training for nonintubated thoracic surgery; and more!

Ratgeber angeborene Herzfehler bei Kindern (German, Paperback, 1. Aufl. 2016): Ulrike Blum, Hans Meyer, Philipp Beerbaum Ratgeber angeborene Herzfehler bei Kindern (German, Paperback, 1. Aufl. 2016)
Ulrike Blum, Hans Meyer, Philipp Beerbaum
R709 R640 Discovery Miles 6 400 Save R69 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Das Buch bietet Eltern und Betreuern von "Herzkindern" Aufklarung und Hilfestellung zum Nachschlagen. Der Leitfaden stellt alle relevanten Fragen von Eltern nach der Diagnose "AHF" und beantwortet sie verstandlich und der Reihe nach. Erfahrene Kinderkardiologen und Kinderherzchirurgen erleichtern Ihnen, sich das notwendige Wissen anzueignen, die Antworten der AErzte zu verstehen und mit dem Herzfehler des Kindes richtig umzugehen. Wenn Sie die Funktion des gesunden Herzens kennengelernt haben, verstehen Sie die Fehlbildung - erklart anhand vieler Zeichnungen und Fotos. Lesen Sie die wichtigsten Behandlungsmoeglichkeiten nach und erfahren Sie, wie das Leben mit dem Herzfehler gestaltet werden kann.

Thymectomy in Myasthenia Gravis, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 29-2 (Hardcover): Joshua R Sonett Thymectomy in Myasthenia Gravis, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 29-2 (Hardcover)
Joshua R Sonett
R2,576 Discovery Miles 25 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Joshua Sonett, is devoted to Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Sonett has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Role of Thymus in the Immune System; A Neurologist's Perspective to Understanding Myasthenia Gravis: Clinical Perspectives of Etiology, Diagnosis and Preoperative Treatment; A Neurologist's Perspective on Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis: Current Perspective and Future Trials and Medications; Surgical Approaches to Myasthenia Gravis: Perspective of Anatomy and Radicality in Surgery; Surgical Techniques for Myasthenia Gravis: VATS; Surgical Techniques for Myasthenia Gravis: RATS; Surgical Decision Making: Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis; Immune Syndromes and the Thymus: Is There a Role of Thymectomy?; Surgical Techniques for Myasthenia Gravis: Transcervical; Surgical Technique for Myasthenia Gravis: Subxyphoid Approach; History of Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis; and more!

Aortic Root Surgery - The Biological Solution (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Charles Abraham Yankah, Yu-Guo Weng, Roland Hetzer Aortic Root Surgery - The Biological Solution (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Charles Abraham Yankah, Yu-Guo Weng, Roland Hetzer
R3,759 Discovery Miles 37 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The surgical treatment of the aortic valve and root disease, organic and ischemic mitral regurgitation, and endocarditis has made great strides. Still, there is the well-known dilemma: on the one hand the need for anticoagulation in patients with mechanical valves that otherwise guarantee long-term functioning and, on the other, the unpredictable durability of biological substitutes and of valve repair procedures which, per se, do not require anticoagulation. The choice of procedure is determined by factors such as patients' age, metabolic and bleeding disorders, and bleeding preconditions, as well as such critical issues as the desire to bear children in young women. The book contains a collection of proceedings of The Berlin Heart Valve Symposium 2008 and The Berlin Mitral Valve Repair Symposium at the joint meeting of the Society for Heart Valve Disease and the Heart Valve Society of America in June 2009. It will be attended by internationally renowned experts who will focus on current surgical approaches to and evolving trends in aortic and mitral valve repair, aortic root and valve replacement with pulmonary autograft, aortic allograft, stentless and stented bioprostheses. Further contributions will deal with recent advances in catheter-based percutaneous and transapical techniques, ablation techniques for atrial fibrillation, tissue engineering of heart valves, multi-modality imaging, and anticoagulation.

Updates in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, Volume 8-2 (Hardcover): Matthew J... Updates in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, Volume 8-2 (Hardcover)
Matthew J Price
R1,427 Discovery Miles 14 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics will explore Updates in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Curated by the series Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Matthew J. Price, this issue will cover topics and advances in the field that are relevant for practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by Dr. Price. The volume will include articles on: Current Concepts in Intraprocedural Pharmacology During PCI; Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction in Contemporary Practice; Newer Generation Metallic Stents: Design, Performance Characteristics, and Outcomes; Distal Transradial Access for Coronary Angiography and Intervention; Clinical Outcomes Data for iFR-guided PCI; Culprit-only or Complete Revascularization During STEMI in Patients with and Without Shock; Technical Approaches to Left Main Coronary Intervention: Contemporary Best Practices; Robotic Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; Orbital Atherectomy: A Comprehensive Review; and Percutaneous revascularization of spontaneous coronary artery dissection, among others.

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiothoracic Imaging (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Carlo N. De Cecco, Marly van Assen, Tim Leiner Artificial Intelligence in Cardiothoracic Imaging (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Carlo N. De Cecco, Marly van Assen, Tim Leiner
R4,029 Discovery Miles 40 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides an overview of current and potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for cardiothoracic imaging. Most AI systems used in medical imaging are data-driven and based on supervised machine learning. Clinicians and AI specialists can contribute to the development of an AI system in different ways, focusing on their respective strengths. Unfortunately, communication between these two sides is far from fluent and, from time to time, they speak completely different languages. Mutual understanding and collaboration are imperative because the medical system is based on physicians' ability to take well-informed decisions and convey their reasoning to colleagues and patients. This book offers unique insights and informative chapters on the use of AI for cardiothoracic imaging from both the technical and clinical perspective. It is also a single comprehensive source that provides a complete overview of the entire process of the development and use of AI in clinical practice for cardiothoracic imaging. The book contains chapters focused on cardiac and thoracic applications as well more general topics on the potentials and pitfalls of AI in medical imaging. Separate chapters will discuss the valorization, regulations surrounding AI, cost-effectiveness, and future perspective for different countries and continents. This book is an ideal guide for clinicians (radiologists, cardiologists etc.) interested in working with AI, whether in a research setting developing new AI applications or in a clinical setting using AI algorithms in clinical practice. The book also provides clinical insights and overviews for AI specialists who want to develop clinically relevant AI applications.

Fundamentals of Airway Surgery, Part I, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 28-2 (Hardcover): Jean Deslauriers, Farid... Fundamentals of Airway Surgery, Part I, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 28-2 (Hardcover)
Jean Deslauriers, Farid M. Shamji, Bill Nelems
R2,580 Discovery Miles 25 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America, guest edited by Drs. Jean Deslauriers, Farid Shamji, and Bill Nelems, is the first of two devoted to Fundamentals of Airway Surgery. The editors have assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Birth of Airway Surgery and Evolution over the Past Half-Century; Regional and Applied Anatomy of the Tracheo-Bronchial Tree from Larynx to Segmental Bronchus; Advanced Technologies for Imaging and Visualization of the Tracheobronchial Tree; Anesthesia and Gas Exchange during Airway Surgery; The Importance of Good Communications Between Anesthesiologists and Thoracic Surgeons; Tracheal Injuries Complicating Prolonged Intubation and Tracheostomy; Biology of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Tracheo-Bronchial Tree and Principles of Management; Pathology of Primary Tracheobronchial Malignancies other than Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas; Tuberculosis and Other Granulomatous Diseases of the Airway; Tracheobronchomalacia and Expiratory Collapse of Central Airways; Management of Idiopathic Laryngo-Tracheal Stenosis; Subglottic Tracheal Resection and Synchronous Laryngeal Reconstruction with Preservation of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves: The Pearson Operation; Laryngeal Split and Rib Cartilage Interpositional Grafting: Treatment Option for Glottic/Subglottic Stenosis in Adults; Distal Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction; Factors Favoring and Impairing Healing of Tracheal Anastomosis; Prophylaxis and Treatment of Complications After Tracheal Resection; Non-Operative Endoscopic Management of Benign Tracheo-Bronchial Disorders; From Open to Bedside Percutaneous Tracheostomy; Anterior Mediastinal Tracheostomy; and more!

Thoracic Surgery in the Special Care Patient, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 28-1 (Hardcover): Sharon Ben-Or Thoracic Surgery in the Special Care Patient, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 28-1 (Hardcover)
Sharon Ben-Or
R2,573 Discovery Miles 25 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Sharon Ben-Or, is devoted to Thoracic Surgery in the Special Care Patient. Dr. Ben-Or has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Thoracic surgery in the pregnant patient; Thoracic surgery in early stage small cell lung cancer; Lung cancer in the post transplant / immunosuppressed patient; The postpneumonectomy patient; Thoracic surgery considerations in the obese patient; Thoracic surgery considerations in the pediatric patient; Esophagectomy after weight reduction surgery; Thoracic surgery considerations in the mentally ill or handicapped patient; Lung cancer with concomitant cardiac disease; Malignant pleural effusion and the trapped lung; Empyema from an obstructing lung cancer; Synchronous esophageal and lung cancer; Thoracic surgery considerations in the AIDS patient; and more!

Uniportal/Single-Port Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 27-4 (Hardcover): Gaetano... Uniportal/Single-Port Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Volume 27-4 (Hardcover)
Gaetano Rocco
R2,566 Discovery Miles 25 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Gaetano Rocco, is devoted to Single-port/Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Rocco has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: The Geometric and Ergonomic Appeal of Uniportal VATS; Management of Intraoperative Difficulties During Uniportal VATS; Hybrid Theatre and Uniportal VATS: the Perfect Match for Lung Nodule Localization; Important Technical Details in Uniportal VATS Standard Major Pulmonary Resections; When Uniportal VATS is Contraindicated; Subxyphoid Uniportal VATS Procedures; Uniportal VATS Segmentectomy; The Case for Non Intubated/Awake Anesthesia for Uniportal VATS Procedures; Uniportal VATS Esophagectomy; Complex Pulmonary Resections Through Uniportal VATS; Training in Uniportal VATS; Fast-tracking Patients Through the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pathways of Intrathoracic Conditions: the Role of Uniportal VATS; and more!

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