Anatomy of the Thorax
CHAPTER 1 Anatomy of the Thorax Cynthia Chin, Rohit Shahani Thoracic Cage Thoracic Inlet Cervicoaxillary Canal Diaphragm The Bony Thoracic Cage Sternum Ribs Muscles of the Thorax Intercostal Muscles Anatomy…
Valve Replacement Therapy: History, Options, and Valve Types
CHAPTER 76 Valve Replacement Therapy History, Options, and Valve Types Edwin C. McGee, Jr., Gus J. Vlahakes The Ideal Valve History Hemodynamic Assessment of Cardiac Valves Morbidity and Mortality Guidelines…
Vascular Physiology
CHAPTER 48 Vascular Physiology Basel Ramlawi, Frank W. Sellke Vascular Resistance Regulation of Microvascular Tone Intrinsic and Extrinsic Vasomotor Control Role of the Endothelium Role of Metabolism and Autoregulation Flow-Induced…
Type A Aortic Dissection
CHAPTER 70 Type A Aortic Dissection Philippe Demers, D. Craig Miller Historical Note Classification Epidemiology Natural History Predisposing Factors Arterial Hypertension Connective Tissue Disorders Congenital Abnormalities Iatrogenic Injury Pregnancy Illicit…
Congenital Anomalies of the Mitral Valve
CHAPTER 127 Congenital Anomalies of the Mitral Valve Christian P. Brizard Embryology of the Mitral Valve Pathologic Features Supravalvular Mitral Ring Cleft Mitral Valve Lesions Associated with Lack of Valvular…
Heart-Lung Transplantation
CHAPTER 100 Heart–Lung Transplantation Hari R. Mallidi, Bruce A. Reitz Indications for Heart–Lung Transplantation Recipient Diagnosis Recipient Selection Criteria Management of Patients Awaiting Transplantation Selection and Management of Donors Heart–Lung…
Cardiac Catheterization and Fetal Intervention
CHAPTER 108 Cardiac Catheterization and Fetal Intervention Audrey C. Marshall, Doff McElhinney Premedication, Sedation, and Anesthesia Vascular Access Interventions Valvuloplasty Angioplasty Defect Occlusion Fetal Intervention: Background Rationale and Potential Indications…
Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 131 Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery Anne Marie Valente, Michael J. Landzberg, Emile A. Bacha Epidemiology Structured Programs for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Surgical Indications in Adults with Congenital…
Surgery of the Diaphragm: A Deductive Approach
CHAPTER 32 Surgery of the Diaphragm A Deductive Approach Daniel C. Wiener, Jonathan Daniel, Michael T. Jaklitsch Embryology Structure and Function Pleural and Peritoneal Attachments Arterial and Venous Anatomy Lymphatics…
Interventional Cardiology
CHAPTER 56 Interventional Cardiology Riya S. Chacko, Joseph P. Carrozza, Jr., Duane S. Pinto Historical Perspective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Procedures PCI for Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Segment Myocardial Infarction PCI for…
