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Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia Perioperative and Critical Care Management, 8th Edition is the go-to reference for anesthesiologists seeking current, comprehensive, and evidence-based guidance in cardiac anesthesia. Edited by Dr. Joel A. Kaplan and a team of expert associate editors, this edition provides up-to-date information on all aspects of perioperative care, from preoperative assessment to postoperative management. Designed to help clinicians optimize patient outcomes, avoid complications, and ensure maximum safety, it is an invaluable resource for practitioners involved in cardiothoracic anesthesia.

The book offers in-depth coverage of the full spectrum of cardiac anesthesia practice, including cardiovascular and coronary physiology, pharmacology, monitoring, coagulation, transesophageal echocardiography, and the management of complex cardiac procedures. It also addresses extracorporeal circulation and postoperative pain treatment, ensuring a well-rounded approach to patient care throughout the perioperative period.

Notable updates in this edition include expanded sections on critical care, reflecting the growing role of anesthesiologists in intensive care units (ICU). New chapters provide essential insights into structural heart disease procedures, the cardiorespiratory effects of COVID-19, critical care ultrasound, management of patients on mechanical circulatory support, and the postoperative care of heart and lung transplant patients.

Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia 8th Edition features over 900 full-color illustrations, charts, decision trees, and graphs, more than one-third of which are new, helping to visualize complex topics for easier understanding. Additionally, it provides access to over 120 videos, including echocardiography clips, which demonstrate key techniques and procedures in real time.

One of the key highlights of this edition is the focus on cardiac devices that require perioperative care, including implanted electrical devices and ventricular assist devices. With a balanced approach to the anesthetic management of cardiac surgical procedures, as well as cardiology procedures performed in catheterization and electrophysiology labs, Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia remains an essential, up-to-date resource for both trainees and experienced clinicians in the field of cardiac anesthesiology.

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