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Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

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This WikiBook will develop into a comprehensive reference for adult cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.


Contents

The Scientific Foundations of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Medicine

Evaluation of the Cardiac Patient

Intraoperative and Postoperative Care in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Arrhythmias

Ischemic Heart Disease

Heart Failure

Endocarditis

Pericardial Disease

Valvular Disease

Cardiac Oncology

Diseases of the Main Vessels

Special Considerations in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery


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