CHAPTER 21 Anterior Approach to Superior Sulcus Lesions Philippe G. Dartevelle, Sacha Mussot, Chuong D. Hoang Presentation Preoperative Studies Treatment Anterior Transcervical Technique Surgical Morbidity And Mortality Results And Prognosis…
CHAPTER 63 Myocardial Protection Sidney Levitsky, James D. McCully Historical Development Fibrillatory Arrest Continuous Coronary Perfusion Hypothermia Reintroduction of Cardioplegia Biology of Surgically Induced Myocardial Ischemia Myocardial Oxygen Consumption Biochemical…
CHAPTER 62 Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Technique and Pathophysiology Fraser D. Rubens Technical Aspects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Device Overview Principles of Current Oxygenator Design and Function Hypothermia and Acid–Base Balance Hematocrit and…
CHAPTER 87 Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Vincent Chan, Frank W. Sellke, Marc Ruel Background History Anatomic Considerations Indications for Operation Asymptomatic or Mild Angina Chronic Stable Angina Acute Coronary Syndromes…
CHAPTER 8 Tracheal Lesions Todd S. Weiser, Simon K. Ashiku, Douglas J. Mathisen Historical Perspective Anatomy Tracheal Pathology Postintubation Injuries Idiopathic Laryngotracheal Stenosis Tracheobronchomalacia Tracheal Tumors Clinical Presentation Radiographic Imaging…
CHAPTER 84 Cardiac Devices for the Treatment of Bradyarrhythmias and Tachyarrhythmias Lilian P. Joventino, Peter J. Zimetbaum Historical Perspective and Overview Indications for Implantation of Cardiac Devices Temporary Pacemakers Indications…
CHAPTER 116 Atrioventricular Canal Defects Aditya K. Kaza and, Pedro J. del Nido Anatomy Pathophysiology Timing of Surgery Complete Atrioventricular Canal Transitional Atrioventricular Canal Partial Atrioventricular Canal or Ostium Primum…
CHAPTER 12 Infectious Lung Diseases John D. Mitchell, Marvin Pomerantz Bacterial Lung Infections Community-Acquired Pneumonia Clinical Presentation Determination of Severity Treatment Hospital-Acquired (Nosocomial) Pneumonia Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Health Care–Associated Pneumonia Aspiration…
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…
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…
