This book provides an invaluable practically applicable and comprehensive manual to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Critical concepts and techniques are discussed in an easy-to-follow and understand step-by-step guide, featuring a wealth of intraoperative photos and illustrations with concise and instructive descriptions. Topics covered include classical sternotomy, variants of arterial revascularization, off-pump and minimally invasive techniques (MICS-CABG).

Operative Techniques in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery provides invaluable assistance to residents, fellows and trainee surgeons by explaining theoretical and technical aspects of the latest advances in procedural techniques and therapy personalization to optimize CABG surgical outcome. Considering that any heart team depends entirely on the participants’ knowledge and their willingness to cooperate, this work allows cardiologists and the other participants of a heartteam to better understand the strengths and limitations of state-of-the-art surgical coronary revascularization. The concepts synthesized within the checklists and decision algorithms provided also enable the reader to develop their knowledge of which technique is the most appropriate for a particular patient. 

Der aktuelle Stand der mechanischen Herz-Kreislauf-Unterstützung ist in übersichtlicher Form in diesem Buch zusammengefasst. Die einzelnen verwendeten Systeme werden ebenso von Experten in Wort und Bild dargestellt wie die Indikationsstellung, die Nachsorge und mögliche Komplikationen. Neu in der 2., durchgehend aktualisierten Auflage sind Kapitel zur psychologischen Versorgung von VAD-Patienten, zur ECLS/ECMO bei Kindern und zu aktuellen Weiterentwicklungen im VAD-, aber auch TAH-Sektor; das Kapitel zum Komplikationsmanagement wurde erweitert.

This book provides an invaluable practically applicable and comprehensive manual to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Critical concepts and techniques are discussed in an easy-to-follow and understand step-by-step guide, featuring a wealth of intraoperative photos and illustrations with concise and instructive descriptions. Topics covered include classical sternotomy, variants of arterial revascularization, off-pump and minimally invasive techniques (MICS-CABG).

Operative Techniques in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery provides invaluable assistance to residents, fellows and trainee surgeons by explaining theoretical and technical aspects of the latest advances in procedural techniques and therapy personalization to optimize CABG surgical outcome. Considering that any heart team depends entirely on the participants’ knowledge and their willingness to cooperate, this work allows cardiologists and the other participants of a heartteam to better understand the strengths and limitations of state-of-the-art surgical coronary revascularization. The concepts synthesized within the checklists and decision algorithms provided also enable the reader to develop their knowledge of which technique is the most appropriate for a particular patient. 

Der aktuelle Stand der mechanischen Herz-Kreislauf-Unterstützung ist in übersichtlicher Form in diesem Buch zusammengefasst. Die einzelnen verwendeten Systeme werden ebenso von Experten in Wort und Bild dargestellt wie die Indikationsstellung, die Nachsorge und mögliche Komplikationen. Neu in der 2., durchgehend aktualisierten Auflage sind Kapitel zur psychologischen Versorgung von VAD-Patienten, zur ECLS/ECMO bei Kindern und zu aktuellen Weiterentwicklungen im VAD-, aber auch TAH-Sektor; das Kapitel zum Komplikationsmanagement wurde erweitert.