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190337894X pdf Following on from the success of the international bestseller "Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery", the long awaited "Key Questions in Congenital Cardiac Surgery" is the latest book in the Key Questions series to be released. "Key Questions in Congenital Cardiac Surgery" systematically covers all the main topics involved in the current practice of a congenital cardiac surgeon. It incorporates current guidelines for practice (such as from the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, British Paediatric Cardiac Association and European Society of Cardiology) and up-to-date information based on current literature. Each chapter is structured to include the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, indications for surgery, peri-operative management, surgical options and postoperative care. Possible complications are discussed and the results of current practice presented. Importantly, there is a section on basic sciences related to the practising congenital cardiac surgeon and a further section on congenital cardiac investigations with many images illustrating the variety of pathologies. Each chapter also contains important references for further reading and greater depth of knowledge. Read more