Handbook of Emergencies in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Volume format 14 × 21 cm, 40 pages, with illustrations and schematic diagrams.

This book on emergencies is intended to provide the basic information relevant to professionals wishing to expand their training in the demanding field of cardiac surgery.

This discipline is continuously evolving, and the management of emergencies progresses alongside the development of new concepts ranging from etiology and pathogenesis to clinical presentation and therapy.

The book focuses on the essential knowledge that every student graduating in Medicine and Surgery, and every trainee in Cardiac Surgery or Cardiology, should have readily available. It is also suitable for nursing staff and all healthcare professionals involved in the care of adult cardiac patients, with the aim of providing a clear understanding of the principles underlying emergency cardiac care.