ADVANCED CARDIOTHORACIC ANESTHESIA AND PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE: Comprehensive Principles, Clinical Practice, Advanced Monitoring, and Critical Care for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery

ADVANCED CARDIOTHORACIC ANESTHESIA AND PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE is a comprehensive, evidence-informed reference designed for anesthesiologists, cardiothoracic anesthesia fellows, residents, intensivists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), perfusionists, and perioperative physicians involved in the care of patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery.

Bridging foundational science with contemporary clinical practice, this textbook provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, techniques, and evolving technologies that define modern cardiothoracic anesthesia. Beginning with preoperative assessment, cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology, and cardiopulmonary bypass, the book progresses through the anesthetic management of coronary artery bypass grafting, valvular heart disease, aortic surgery, minimally invasive and structural heart procedures, thoracic surgery, one-lung ventilation, lung transplantation, and complex airway management.

Dedicated sections examine advanced hemodynamic monitoring, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), mechanical circulatory support, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), coagulation management, patient blood management, postoperative critical care, and enhanced recovery pathways. Special chapters address pediatric cardiac anesthesia, elderly surgical patients, transplantation, quality improvement, patient safety, simulation-based education, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in perioperative medicine.

Written with a practical clinical focus, each chapter integrates current physiological principles, evidence-based recommendations, anesthetic strategies, and perioperative decision-making to help readers navigate the complexities of cardiac and thoracic anesthesia in everyday practice.

Whether used as a residency textbook, fellowship reference, board examination resource, or clinical guide, Advanced Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine offers an authoritative overview of one of the most demanding and rapidly advancing fields in anesthesiology.

Key Features Comprehensive coverage of cardiac and thoracic anesthesia Evidence-based perioperative management strategies Detailed review of cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology Step-by-step discussion of cardiopulmonary bypass and myocardial protection Practical guidance on transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) Advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support Management of CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery, TAVI, VATS, and lung transplantation Critical care after cardiothoracic surgery, including ventilation, coagulation, transfusion, and organ support Chapters on ERACS, simulation, patient safety, and emerging technologies Ideal for anesthesiologists, fellows, residents, CRNAs, intensivists, perfusionists, and perioperative clinicians