Cardiac surgery. Handbook

The compact handbook on cardiothoracic surgery covers practically all aspects of this rapidly developing branch of medicine. It discusses the most modern concepts of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, mechanisms of pathology development, briefly outlines clinical and diagnostic aspects, indications for surgical intervention, surgical techniques on the heart and blood vessels, possible complications, as well as features of the postoperative period and rehabilitation. Thanks to the vast amount of material covered by the author, the book is an excellent source of information on cardiothoracic surgery for cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists, vascular surgeons, and medical students.