Core Concepts in Cardiac Surgery

The development of new techniques and the refinement of established procedures make cardiac surgery a fast-moving field. Core concepts in cardiac surgery has been developed to make it an invaluable textbook for the professional cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeon, covering both topical issues and updates in cardiac surgery. This provides the practising cardiac surgeon with current updates in the field, and controversial issues that affect everyday practice.

Written by an international team of renowned cardiac surgeons, each topic is split into a review of the current literature and then important technical details. Their wealth of professional experience has been distilled into tips and common pitfalls in practice throughout the book.

Extensively illustrated with full-colour photographs and artwork to facilitate understanding of complex procedures, Core concepts in cardiac surgery is also available on a companion website, to allow the authors to update the text regularly to reflect developments in the discipline.

Key Features:

• A comprehensive and up-to-date textbook addressing new developments, techniques, and controversies in the field of cardiac surgery.
• Written by an international team of world-renowned cardiac surgeons, with their wealth of experience distilled into helpful tips for the reader.
• Each chapter covers both an overview of the current literature, and important technical details on new and established procedures.
• Extensively illustrated with full-colour photographs and images to aid understanding of complex procedures.
• Also available online, allowing the authors to update the text to keep abreast of future developments in the field.
• Ideal for the professional cardiac surgeon, and senior trainees in cardiac surgery preparing for independent practice.

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