Recent Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1

Download or read book Recent Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1 written by Chander Mohan Mittal and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiothoracic surgery is constantly evolving with the development of new technologies and procedures. This concise guide brings cardiothoracic surgeons and residents fully up to date with the latest techniques in their field. Divided into three sections, the book begins with discussion on thoracic surgery, with an emphasis on the lungs and pulmonary function testing, and their influence on cardiovascular surgery. The following sections examine different surgical procedures in both adults and children. Each chapter is presented with illustrations and tables to assist learning, making the book invaluable for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery residents, as well as practising surgeons. Key points Concise guide to latest techniques and procedures in cardiothoracic surgery Discusses thoracic surgery and cardiac surgery in adults and children Emphasis on importance of pulmonary function testing Includes illustrations and tables to assist learning