A comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of cardiac surgical procedures, techniques, and patient management for adult cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery professionals.
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).
This is Section 6 of the BCSC series published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It provides enduring material for continuing medical education (CME) focusing on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
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A clinically-focused handbook that provides an overview...
A clinical casebook focused on the strategies and approaches for joint preservation of the knee, detailing topics such as articular cartilage restoration, meniscus biomechanics, effects of malalignment, and managing various cartilage defects.
This atlas details the surgical therapeutic options for treating Migraine Headache (MH) and Tension-Type Headache (TTH), common and often debilitating disorders. It addresses the need for alternatives beyond standard pharmacological treatments.
A foundational textbook (primer) addressing urological issues and management specific to the elderly patient population (65 and over), focusing on the unique challenges presented by the aging American population.
Analysis of a case report demonstrating the use of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18-FDG-PET/CT) to detect inflammation in atherosclerotic lesions. The technique, established in oncology, is shown to be relevant for assessing high-risk features in atherosclerosis and for diagnosing inflammatory diseases like large vessel vasculitis (LVV) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
A clinically oriented guide to conducting the Psychiatric Mental Status Examination (MSE). It covers the principles, components, necessity, integration with history, and diagnostic decision-making processes related to mental health evaluation.
This issue features review articles on urgent pediatric topics including adolescent ingestions of various medications, management protocols for ingested foreign bodies and toxic materials, an update on lead poisoning, and a new feature on the discharge and developmental follow-up for medically complex infants.
A comprehensive consensus guide outlining general principles of antibiotic prescribing and detailing specific first-line and alternative antibiotic treatments for common bacterial infections across various body systems (Respiratory, ENT, CNS, Skin, Gastrointestinal, Genito-urinary). The guide emphasizes safe, effective, and narrow-spectrum antibiotic use to mitigate increasing antimicrobial resistance.
A comprehensive question bank and revision resource focused on gastrointestinal diseases and conditions. The content utilizes clinical vignettes and multiple-choice questions to test knowledge of pathologies such as Eosinophilic Oesophagitis, Achalasia, and Oesophageal Candidiasis.
