Cardiovascular and Vascular Disease of the Aorta

By Lars G. Svensson, E. Stanley Crawford MD FACS FACC FACP, Lars G. Svensson MD PhD FRCS(Edin) FCS(SA) FRCS(C) FACC FACS, et al.

This unique new clinical reference provides comprehensive guidance on the evaluation and management of the full range of aortic diseases. It reflects a thorough review of the literature as well as a unified approach based on the authors' vast clinical experience. The late Dr. Crawford, widely considered the world authority on aortic surgery, operated on over 6,900 patients with aortic disease during his career, developed many new procedures, and wrote extensively about this specialty. This book includes all of his techniques.
Reviews anatomy and physiology as well as the pertinent genetics, etiology, pathophysiology, and biochemistry needed to understand the full spectrum of aortic diseases, including connective tissue disorders such as the Marfan syndrome.Describes all disorders that affect this body area--including not only aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection, but also congenital malformations, trauma, occlusal diseases, tumors, inflammatory diseases, and bacterial infections.
Covers CT scans, MRI, TEE, and other studies used in the diagnosis of aortic disease, plus evaluation for cardiac disease and respiratory function prior to surgery. Details today's best medical treatment options.
Provides step-by-step descriptions of all current operative techniques for performing composite valve graft, tube graft, aortoplasty, aortic arch replacement, and many other procedures, as well as anesthesia.Discusses a wide variety of possible complications and offers recommendations for their prevention.
Presents statistical analyses of the most recent data available on the results of aortic surgery, and provides guidelines for long-term management.Features more than 650 superb illustrations depicting patient case histories and operative technique.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721654266
• ISBN13: 9780721654263
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 8.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.0" x 9.0"