Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia 5e

The only definitive text on cardiac anaesthesia is back in a new edition! Dr. Kaplan and a multitude of other eminent specialists have completely updated and revised the 5th Edition of this definitive text on cardiac anesthesia. Since the last edition in 1998, anaesthetists have lacked an authoritative text. But now with an extended editorial board including David Reich, Carol Lake, and Steven Konstadt - all internationally respected authors in their own right - this new edition provides a comprehensive overview of cardiac anaesthesia. This new edition provides up-to-date information on the latest techniques, together with essential guidance for readers administering anesthesia to cardiac surgery patients as well as cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. * Features detailed coverage of cardiovascular and coronary physiology, and the latest advances in molecular biology and inflammatory response mechanisms * Offers the latest "know-how" on perioperative assessment and management, including state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques * Presents fresh perspectives from three new associate editors: Dr. David L. Reich, Dr. Carol L. Lake, and Dr. Steven N. Konstadt * Includes a new section on past, present, and future of cardiac anaesthesia and surgery * Features 12 new chapters: Ch. 1: Evolution of Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgery, Ch. 2: Milestones in Cardiac Surgery, Ch. 3: The Future of Cardiology, Ch. 4: The Future of Cardiac Surgery and Anesthesia, Ch. 16: Decision-Making and Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, Ch. 21: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Ch. 23: Thoracic Aortic Arch, Ch. 30: Organ Protection During Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Ch. 32: Postoperative Cardiac Recovery and Outcomes, Ch. Ch. 37: Pain Management for the Postoperative Cardiac Patient, Ch. 40: Reducing Errors in Cardiac Anesthesiology, Ch. 41: Cardiac Anesthesia: Training, Qualifications, Teaching, and Learning * Provides new information on targeted gene therapy, pharmacology of anaesthetic and cardiac drugs, transesophageal echocardiography, minimally invasive/robotic cardiac surgery, cardiac assist devices and artificial hearts, and many more cutting-edge topics