Core topics in cardiac anaesthesia [E-Book]

"Since the publication of the first edition of Core Topics in Cardiac Anaesthesia, the clinical landscape has undergone significant change. Recent developments include the increased use of electrophysiology, the resurgence of primary percutaneous intervention in acute coronary syndromes, the use of percutaneous devices in patients previously considered inoperable, and the withdrawal of aprotinin. Against this landscape, this invaluable resource has been fully updated. New chapters are dedicated to right heart valves, pulmonary vascular disease, cardiac tumours and cardiac trauma. All other chapters have been updated according to the latest international guidelines. Written and edited by an international author team with a wealth of expertise in all aspects of the perioperative care of cardiac patients, topics are presented in an easy to digest and a readily accessible manner. Core Topics in Cardiac Anaesthesia, Second Edition is essential reading for residents and fellows in anaesthesia and cardiac surgery and clinical perfusionists"-- Provided by publisher

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

Cover; Core Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia, Second Edition; Title; Copyright; Contents ; Contributors; Reviews of the first edition; Preface; Preface to the first edition; Foreword to the second edition; Foreword to the first edition; Abbreviations; Section 1: Anatomy and physiology ; Chapter 1: Cardiac embryology and anatomy ; Embryology; Fetal circulation; Normal cardiac anatomy; Key points; Further reading; Chapter 2: Cardiac electrophysiology ; Anatomy; Electrophysiology; Key points; Further reading; Chapter 3: Cardiac excitation-contraction coupling; Morphology; Molecular mechanisms.

The role of calciumRegulation of contraction force; Key points; Further reading; Chapter 4: Ventricular performance ; Preload; Afterload; Contractility; Pressure-volume relationship; Ventriculo-arterial coupling; Key points; Further reading; Chapter 5: Coronary physiology ; Coronary blood flow; Myocardial O2 delivery; Myocardial O2 demand; Demand versus supply; Coronary vascular resistance; Metabolic regulation; Endothelial regulation; Autonomic and neurohumoral regulation; Endocrine and paracrine regulation; Myogenic regulation; Pathophysiology; Key points; Further reading.

Chapter 6: Cardiovascular control mechanisms Introduction; Intrinsic mechanisms; Extrinsic mechanisms; Further reading; Chapter 7: Anesthesia and the cardiovascular system; Volatile agents; Coronary steal; Anesthetic cardiac preconditioning; Nitrous oxide; Intravenous anesthetic agents; Neuromuscular blocking drugs; Regional anesthesia; Opioids; Key points; Further reading; Appendix; Section 2: Cardiac pharmacology ; Chapter 8: Cardiac receptors ; Classification; Regulation; Receptor blockade; Emerging receptor concepts; Nuclear receptors; Erythropoietin; Key points; Further reading.

Chapter 9: Inotropes and vasoactive drugs Inotropes and vasoconstrictors; Vasodilators and antihypertensives; Further reading; Chapter 10: Anti-dysrhythmic drugs ; Vaughan Williams classification; Unclassified anti-dysrhythmic drugs; Key points; Further reading; Chapter 11: Anticoagulants and procoagulants ; Heparin; Protamine; Monitoring coagulation during CPB; Aprotinin; Antifibrinolytics; Desmopressin; Prothrombin complex concentrate; Recombinant factor VIIa (eptacog alfa, NovoSeven); Key points; Further reading; Chapter 12: Effects of CPB on drug pharmacokinetics.

Factors during CPB affecting drug pharmacokineticsSpecific drugs; Key points; Further reading; Section 3: Diagnosis of cardiac disease; Chapter 13: Symptoms and signs of cardiac disease; Symptoms; Physical signs; Further reading; Chapter 14: Non-invasive diagnostic tests; Electrocardiography; Exercise ECG; Ambulatory ECG; Transthoracic echocardiography; Stress echocardiography; Contrast echocardiography; Further reading; Chapter 15: Cardiac radiological imaging; Chest radiography; Nuclear cardiology; Stress imaging; Computed tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Summary; Key points.

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