CARDIAC SURGERY. A COMPLETE GUIDE

• Cardiac Catheterization
• Fractional Flow Reserve
• Echocardiography
• Cardiac Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Assessment of Myocardial Viability
• Blood Conservation Strategies in Cardiac Surgery
• Inotropes, Vasopressors and Vasodilators
• Cardiac Pacing in Adults
• Adult Cardiopulmonary Bypass
• Myocardial Protection in Adults
• Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
• Tissue Sealants in Cardiac Surgery
• Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
• Endoscopic Saphenous Vein and Radial Artery Harvesting
• Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Hybrid Coronary Revascularization
• Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting
• Total and Multiple Arterial Revascularization
• Anastomotic Devices for Coronary Artery Surgery
• Post-infarction Ventricular Septal Defect
• Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
• Post-infarction Ventricular Aneurysms
• Coronary Endarterectomy
• Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization
• Gene Therapy for Coronary Artery Disease
• Combined Carotid and Coronary Artery Disease
• Coronary Artery Aneurysms and Fistulas
• Mechanical Prosthetic Valves
• Stented Bioprosthetic Valves
• Bentall and Mini-Bentall Procedure
• Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement
• Aortic Valve Repair
• The Small Aortic Root
• The Ross Procedure
• Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Aortopathy
• Mitral Valve Replacement
• Techniques for Mitral Valve Repair
• Mitral Valve Repair in Rheumatic Mitral Disease
• Native Valve Endocarditis
• Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
• Tricuspid Valve Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Therapies
• Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapies
• Carcinoid Heart Disease
• Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
• Acute Type B Aortic Dissection
• Chronic Type B Aortic Dissection
• Aortic Intramural Hematoma and Penetrating Aortic Ulcer
• Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
• Aortic Arch Aneurysms
• Hybrid Aortic Arch Repair
• Endovascular Stent Grafting of Thoracic Aorta
• Neuroprotective Strategies During Aortic Surgery
• Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysms
• Elephant Trunk Procedures
• Porcelain Ascending Aorta
• Cardiovascular Manifestations of Marfan and Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
• Pharmacologic Support of the Failing Heart
• Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Heart Failure
• Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
• Extracorporeal Life Support in the Adult
• Temporary Circulatory Support Devices
• Heart Transplantation
• Heart-Lung Transplantation
• Immunosuppression in Cardiac Transplantation
• Complications of Heart Transplantation
• Cardiac Tumors
• Concomitant Coronary Artery Disease and Lung Cancer
• Trauma to the Heart and Great Vessels
• Pericardial Diseases
• Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
• Surgical Management of Atrial Fibrillation
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Left Ventricular Volume Reduction
• Renal Failure After Cardiac Surgery
• Bleeding and Re-exploration After Cardiac Surgery
• Sternal Wound Infections
• Atrioventricular Disruption
• Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
• Myocardial Protection in Children
• Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices
• Palliative Operations for Congenital Heart Disease
• Coronary Anomalies in Children
• Congenital Valvar and Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis
• Atrial Septal Defects
• Isolated Ventricular Septal Defect
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Aortopulmonary Window
• Coarctation of the Aorta
• Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
• Truncus Arteriosus
• Transposition of the Great Arteries
• Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
• Congenital Aortic Arch Interruption and Hypoplasia
• Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Septum
• Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
• Double Outlet Right Ventricle
• Neonatal Ebstein’s Anomaly
• Vascular Rings and Pulmonary Artery Sling
• Congenital Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
• Pediatric Heart Transplantation

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.

Features
• Concisely covers the breadth of material needed to obtain certification in cardiac surgery
• Details evidence-based approaches for managing a range of cardiac surgical conditions
• Features information boxes in each chapter to aid the reader identify key points

Authors
Shahzad G. Raja graduated from King Edward Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan. He carried out his basic surgical training at Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. He passed M.R.C.S. from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2001 and Intercollegiate Board Examination in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2009. Dr. Raja received his specialist training in cardiothoracic surgery within the Glasgow University Hospitals, Harefield Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital. He currently works as a consultant cardiac surgeon at Harefield Hospital, London. His interests lie in medical writing, undergraduate teaching, medical education, and clinical research. Dr. Raja has a special interest in assessing the impact of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery in improving outcomes