- Adopts a translational approach, covering the basic science of the surgical procedure
- Explores the potential complications of heart transplantation
- Reviews hot topics such as the religious aspects of heart transplantation and organ procurement
This is a comprehensive translational reference covering a range of topics within heart transplantation.
Including review of the procedure itself, preoperative requirements, potential complications and follow-up with the most up-to-date research and literature review, it introduces the embryology, anatomy, physiology, pathology and cardio-immunology of the heart. It also delves into other aspects of heart transplantation including organ procurement, religious aspects, the ethical issues that can emerge prior or during the surgery and discussion of the continued development of artificial hearts. The book explores multiorgan transplantation and their outcomes and complications.
Heart Transplantation discusses the topic using illustrations and charts to aid understanding, allowing readers to gain a full understanding of the whole procedure easily. A list of practical surgical questions are presented at the end of each chapter to encourage the reader to challenge their understanding of the topic. With an emphasis on an interconnected approach to studying heart transplantation, this book presents a novel approach to educating surgeons in this challenging area of surgery.
It is therefore an important addition to the literature for all involved in the management of heart transplantation from surgical residents to surgical nurses, cardiologists, anesthesiologists and experienced cardiac surgeons.
Table of Contents- Anatomy of the Heart.-
- Physiology of the Heart.-
- Embryology of the Heart.-
- The Pathological Changes Seen in Cardiac Diseases Indicated for Transplantation.-
- Cardioimmunology and Heart Transplantation.-
- Heart Failure Outcomes and Management.-
- Donor Management and Organ Procuremen.-
- Heart Transplantation Procedure.-
- Complications and Follow up.-
- Outcomes and Impact on Life Quality.-
- Heterotopic Heart Transplantation.-
- Artificial Heart, Cellular, Regenerative, and Xenotransplantation.-
- Multi-organ Transplantation.-
- Ethical Issues of Heart Transplantation.-
- Cutural Aspects of Heart transplantation.-
- Bridging Strategies for Heart Transplantation.-
- Heart Memory and Feelings
