Cardiac Anesthesia – Practical Aspects is a concise but complete guide to all topics of cardiac anaesthesia, demonstrating safe, evidence-based procedures. The book is divided into six sections, beginning with a section on general considerations; this includes an introduction and history of cardiac anaesthesia, guidance on the preoperative evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease, and a chapter on cardiovascular drugs. Each chapter in the cardiac anaesthesia section covers a specific cardiovascular condition or surgical procedure. The specialty-based management section covers cardiovascular concerns relating to various surgical procedures, including neurological, urosurgical, orthopaedic, plastic, and liver surgery, including transplantation. The final section covers post-operative pain management for the cardiac patient. Enhanced by full colour images and illustrations throughout, Cardiac Anesthesia – Practical Aspects simplifies the practicalities of a complicated subject, making the book a useful resource for all anaesthetists and cardiac anaesthesiologists. Key Points Concise guide to topics in cardiac anaesthesia Includes history of cardiac anaesthesia and guide to cardiovascular drugs Covers issues relating to various surgical procedures in cardiac patients 46 colour images and illustrations

Chapter 1. Introduction and History of Cardiac Anesthesia
Chapter 2. Preoperative Evaluation of Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 3. Cardiovascular Monitoring
Chapter 4. Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Chapter 5. Cardiovascular Drugs
Chapter 6. Congenital Heart Disease
Chapter 7. Valvular Heart Disease
Chapter 8. Anesthesia for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Chapter 9. Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery
Chapter 10. Anesthesia for Pericardiectomy
Chapter 11. Anesthesia for Cardiac Catheterization: Laboratory Procedures
Chapter 12. Pregnancy and Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 13. Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
Chapter 14. Anesthesia for Cardiac Patients for Noncardiac Surgery
Chapter 15. Cardiovascular Concerns in Neurosurgical Procedures
Chapter 16. Cardiovascular Concerns in Urosurgical Procedures
Chapter 17. Cardiovascular Concerns in Major Orthopedic Surgeries
Chapter 19. Cardiac Disease and Liver Surgery
Chapter 20. Cardiovascular Concerns During
Chapter 21. Cardiovascular Concerns in General and Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Chapter 22. Postoperative Analgesia for Cardiac Surgical Patient