ABSTRACT

This handbook is a manual intended for residents at any stage of their experience, including cardiothoracic fellowship. It is meant as a guideline to understand the pathophysiologic rationale of action in the operating room and intensive care unit. Emphasis is placed on physiology, anatomy, pathology, medical management, and surgical technique.

chapter 1|8 pages

Anatomy

chapter 2|10 pages

Cardiac Diagnosis

chapter 4|14 pages

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

chapter 5|20 pages

Coronary Artery Disease

chapter 6|34 pages

Valvular Heart Disease

chapter 7|24 pages

Aortic Aneurysm/Dissections/Ruptures

chapter 8|4 pages

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

chapter 9|10 pages

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

chapter 10|24 pages

ICU Management

chapter 11|10 pages

General Thoracic Anatomy

chapter 12|28 pages

Lung Cancer

chapter 13|6 pages

Empyema

chapter 14|4 pages

Tuberculosis

chapter 15|4 pages

Chest Wall Tumors

part 16|2 pages

Mesothelioma

chapter 17|16 pages

Esophagus

chapter 18|8 pages

Mediastinal M asses

chapter 19|18 pages

Thoracic Traum a

chapter 20|4 pages

Congenital Causes of Respiratory Distress

part 21|2 pages

Chest Wall Congenital Deformities

chapter 23|4 pages

Pulmonary Mechanics

chapter 24|10 pages

Surgery of the Trachea

chapter 25|8 pages

Thoracoscopy