Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Third Edition

Author: (USA) Mavroudis (Mavroudis/C.) / Backer (Backer/c.L.) Editor-in-Chief / Liu Jinfen Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is the third edition of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. It is well-organized, easy to understand, and highly targeted. The third edition retains these strengths while adding new chapters and updating some existing content. New chapters cover innovative advancements in pediatric cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive surgery for congenital heart disease, pediatric extracorporeal circulatory support, interventional cardiology, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, surgical nomenclature and classification of congenital heart disease, and ablation techniques for arrhythmias. Additionally, the content on cardiac and great vessel embryology has been updated, and new material on advancements in adult congenital heart disease has been included. Other chapters cover all aspects of surgical treatment for congenital heart disease, written by experts in the field. Some chapters have been updated by the original authors, while new authors with expertise in their respective fields have been added. The book maintains its broad scope in congenital heart disease science and related fields. Each chapter comprehensively reviews the embryology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment measures of various diseases, discussing modern surgical techniques and recent advancements. This book is co-authored by 50 world-renowned experts, covering the fundamental aspects of pediatric cardiac surgery, including pathophysiology, disease classification, postoperative care, and the latest developments in the field. The new edition has been thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated, encompassing all aspects of pediatric congenital and acquired heart disease surgery. Its dynamic presentation and rigorous professional style make it a unique reference in the field of pediatric cardiac surgery.