Cardiothoracic Surgery

A comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of cardiac surgical procedures, techniques, and patient management for adult cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery professionals.

A concise summary covering definitions, etiology, clinical presentation, investigation, and management of key cardiothoracic conditions and trauma, including rib fractures, flail chest, pneumothorax (simple, open, tension), hemothorax, empyema thoracis, cardiac arrest, and cardiac tamponade.

A comprehensive, image-intensive surgical atlas detailing step-by-step techniques and procedures used in modern cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery.

A handbook focusing on key aspects of cardiothoracic surgical practice, including the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE II) and advanced life support (ALS) algorithms for critical care.

A multiple-choice format review book designed to help improve scores on board and certification exams. It provides questions, answers, detailed explanations, and electronic links to external medical resources (eMedicine, Google Scholar, or UpToDate) to reinforce knowledge.

A clinical guide featuring protocols and assessment tools essential for cardiac operations. Content includes detailed criteria for the EuroSCORE II (European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation) for predicting percentage mortality based on patient, cardiac, and operative factors, as well as the Advanced Life Support (ALS) algorithm for managing cardiac arrests (Shockable/Non-Shockable rhythms).

A specialized surgical text detailing the techniques and procedures for reconstructive valve surgery, covering topics from initial valve analysis through the reconstruction process.

This book addresses the growing complexity of surgical decision-making, particularly concerning difficult or controversial clinical questions. It is part of a multi-authored series intended as a current reference source for practicing surgeons, surgeons in training, and educators, describing the recommended ideal approach based on evidence, rather than customary care, in selected situations.

This text provides templates for the dictation of operative notes, offering concise, clearly focused overviews of the steps of given operative procedures, including advice on potential pitfalls, primarily aimed at cardiothoracic surgery residents and students.

A comprehensive textbook detailing the operative techniques and long-term management strategies for correcting a wide spectrum of congenital heart defects in pediatric and adult patients.

This text provides 85 detailed clinical scenarios covering the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery. Topics include general thoracic issues (lung cancer, pleural diseases, esophageal disorders, trauma), adult cardiac surgery (valvular disease, coronary bypass, aortic dissection, mechanical support), and complex congenital heart defects.

A book providing basic guidelines and clinical scenarios for the study of cardiothoracic surgery, focusing on developing advanced learning skills necessary for decision-making and judgment. It is published by the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA).