Key Questions in Congenital Cardiac Surgery PDF Free Download: 2025

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.

Key Features of Key Questions in Congenital Cardiac Surgery PDF:

• The data and body of knowledge presented in this book is strictly evidence-based and is relevant to all congenital cardiac surgical trainees, at any stage of their training programme.
• It provides residents, fellows and specialist registrars the necessary information to carry out their daily duties.
• Congenital cardiologists and pediatric cardiac intensive care unit specialists will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients, as they are integral to the congenital cardiac surgical process.
• Most importantly, the book is ideal as a revision aid for residents/registrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world..
•  these examinations vary in format in different countries, this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees.