Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery E-Book

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Cardiac Surgery**Offering expert, dependable, accurate guidance on every facet of adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery, 5th Edition, remains the gold standard text in this fast-changing field. World-renowned editors and authors from six continents provide meticulously updated information on the major changes and innovations over the past decade, including classical surgical updates, catheter-based procedures, robotics, minimally invasive approaches, and hybrid techniques. This dynamic and indispensable reference thoroughly and systematically covers the full range of new and classic surgical procedures, presenting the up-to-date clinical evidence you need to make effective management decisions for every patient.

- Provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of cardiac surgery, including ischemic, valvular, and congenital heart disease; cardiac tumors; constrictive pericarditis; thoracic aortic surgery; cardiac transplantation; coronary artery disease; aortic valve disease; cardiac rhythm disturbances; heart failure and transplantation; disease of the thoracic aorta; tetralogy of Fallot; anesthesia; and postoperative care

- Covers the latest advancements and practices with thorough updates throughout, including newly expanded Special Situations and Controversies sections within many chapters

- Shares the knowledge and expertise of a new, global team of internationally renowned contributing authors who were selected based on their particular expertise in each area

- Includes for each condition: natural history; diagnostic criteria; indications for surgery; operative techniques; and follow-up care—all designed to help you make the most well-informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes

- Contains 100+ new illustrations for a better visual understanding of critical information, as well as detailed flow charts, diagrams, and graphs throughout

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