Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery, 4th Edition

Now in its 4th edition, Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. This dynamic medical reference thoroughly and systematically covers the full range of new and classic surgical procedures, including the latest alternate and minimally invasive surgical techniques, ensuring you have the up-to-date clinical evidence necessary to make effective management decisions.

Expert Guidance Throughout Your Career

Be certain with expert, dependable, and accurate answers for every stage of your career from the most comprehensive, definitive text in the field. This essential resource provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of cardiac surgery, including:

• Ischemic heart disease
• Valvular heart disease
• Congenital heart disease
• Cardiac tumors
• Constrictive pericarditis
• Thoracic aortic surgery
• Cardiac transplantation
• Coronary artery disease
• Aortic valve disease
• Cardiac rhythm disturbances
• Heart failure
• Diseases of the thoracic aorta
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Anesthesia
• Postoperative care

Stay Current with the Latest Advancements

This edition features comprehensive updates throughout, including:

• New information on endovascular management of thoracic aorta disease
• Updated data on clinical outcomes
• The most recent minimally invasive procedures
• Non-invasive CT angiography
• Alternative surgical approaches to mitral valve surgery
• Additional trending topics in the field

Make Informed Decisions for Optimal Outcomes

Enhance your clinical practice by exploring each condition’s natural history, diagnostic criteria, indications for surgery, operative techniques, and follow-up care. Reference information quickly with a new, streamlined format and easily searchable online access to the complete text, downloadable image library, reference links, and more at www.expertconsult.com.

Visual Learning for Better Understanding

Visually grasp and better understand critical information with the aid of a new, full-color design that includes an abundance of detailed charts and graphs, designed to enrich your learning experience and clinical application of cardiac surgery techniques.

Make Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery your go-to resource to achieve optimal outcomes and advance your knowledge in the ever-evolving field of cardiac surgery.