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Brave New Heart

a family's transplant journey

by Betty Jensen ...

My son Dave is a heart transplant recipient. He was diagnosed with a devastating heart condition at the age of 20 and within 18 months his heart was so damaged, he required a heart transplant. Brave New Heart is about Dave - his life leading to transplant and the years following. It is also about our family's journey and the impact of Dave's circumstances on our lives and on others. This is a ... Read more

$9.69 CAD

My son Dave is a heart transplant recipient. He was diagnosed with a devastating heart condition at the age of 20 and within 18 months his heart was so damaged, he required a heart transplant. Brave New Heart is about Dave - his life leading to transplant and the years following. It is also about our family's journey and the impact of Dave's circumstances on our lives and on others. This is a
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Blood On My Hands - A Surgeon At War

by Craig Jurisevic ...

An Australian surgeon's extraordinary story of courage and conflict. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

An Australian surgeon's extraordinary story of courage and conflict.
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Operative Dictations in General and Vascular Surgery

Edited by Jamal J. Hoballah, Carol E. H. Scott-Conner, MD ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
Operative Dictations in General and Vascular Surgery, Second Edition is intended to teach residents the principles of succinct and precise operative dictations for a wide spectrum of surgical procedures. Designed as a portable resource, the book provides typical dictations to guide the resident. Comprised of 226 procedures, this new edition comprises the majority of procedures commonly performed ... Read more

$98.99 CAD

Operative Dictations in General and Vascular Surgery, Second Edition is intended to teach residents the principles of succinct and precise operative dictations for a wide spectrum of surgical procedures. Designed as a portable resource, the book provides typical dictations to guide the resident. Comprised of 226 procedures, this new edition comprises the majority of procedures commonly performed
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What is hypoparathyroidism?

Don't overlook your symptoms, learn more about hypopara

by Hypopara Answers ...

Hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) is a rare disorder, where the body doesn’t produce enough, or any, parathyroid hormone, resulting in blood calcium levels below the normal range. This can cause a number of different symptoms, which can be serious if left untreated. This eBook aims to provide readers with a basic understanding of hypopara and raise awareness of the symptoms associated with it. Further ... Read more

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Hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) is a rare disorder, where the body doesn’t produce enough, or any, parathyroid hormone, resulting in blood calcium levels below the normal range. This can cause a number of different symptoms, which can be serious if left untreated. This eBook aims to provide readers with a basic understanding of hypopara and raise awareness of the symptoms associated with it. Further
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Huszar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation - E-Book

Huszar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation - E-Book

by Keith Wesley ...

Learn to interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and successfully treat patients! Huszar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation, 6th Edition uses a step-by-step approach to help you build skills in accurate rhythm interpretation, diagnosis, and clinical management. Correlating ECG interpretation with clinical signs and symptoms, the text begins with basic skills and progresses to more advanced concepts. Hundreds ... Read more

$74.99 CAD

Learn to interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and successfully treat patients! Huszar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation, 6th Edition uses a step-by-step approach to help you build skills in accurate rhythm interpretation, diagnosis, and clinical management. Correlating ECG interpretation with clinical signs and symptoms, the text begins with basic skills and progresses to more advanced concepts. Hundreds
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ACLS Study Guide - E-Book

by Barbara J Aehlert ...

- NEW! Updated content includes the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. - NEW! 20 new illustrations are added to the book's hundreds of illustrations. ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

- NEW! Updated content includes the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. - NEW! 20 new illustrations are added to the book's hundreds of illustrations.
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Living with hypoparathyroidism

Don't overlook your symptoms, learn more about hypopara

by Hypopara Answers ...

Hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) is a rare condition, which can often be difficult to manage. This informative eBook gives readers an insight into what it is like to live with hypopara after diagnosis. It provides helpful tips for managing hypopara and advice on lifestyle changes intended to improve patient quality of life. Through real patient stories, readers can understand the impact of hypopara ... Read more

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Hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) is a rare condition, which can often be difficult to manage. This informative eBook gives readers an insight into what it is like to live with hypopara after diagnosis. It provides helpful tips for managing hypopara and advice on lifestyle changes intended to improve patient quality of life. Through real patient stories, readers can understand the impact of hypopara
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Core Topics in Thoracic Anesthesia

Edited by Cait P. Searl, Sameena T. Ahmed ...

Providing an easily readable source of information about the current spectrum of anesthesia and critical care management of patients undergoing thoracic surgery, this book forms part of the successful Core Topics brand. The book provides practical assistance to those commencing careers in thoracic anesthesia and will also to be a useful aide-memoire to those already working in the field. The ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

Providing an easily readable source of information about the current spectrum of anesthesia and critical care management of patients undergoing thoracic surgery, this book forms part of the successful Core Topics brand. The book provides practical assistance to those commencing careers in thoracic anesthesia and will also to be a useful aide-memoire to those already working in the field. The
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Cardiothoracic Surgery

by Joanna Chikwe, David Cooke, Aaron Weiss ...

Series series Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery covers all areas of adult and paediatric, cardiac and thoracic surgery and intensive care. This new edition, with updated cardiac surgery and thoracic sections, provides on-the-spot guidance to common and less common operative procedures. Every chapter is divided into topics presented across two pages to enable easy reference, with pages on intensive care edged in red for ... Read more

$71.49 CAD

Cardiothoracic Surgery covers all areas of adult and paediatric, cardiac and thoracic surgery and intensive care. This new edition, with updated cardiac surgery and thoracic sections, provides on-the-spot guidance to common and less common operative procedures. Every chapter is divided into topics presented across two pages to enable easy reference, with pages on intensive care edged in red for
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Cardiac Surgery E-Book

Operative and Evolving Technique

by Donald B. Doty, MD ...

Cardiac Surgery: Operative Technique, by Drs. Donald B. Doty and John R. Doty, is your essential source on how to perform today’s full range of cardiac surgical techniques. Over 1,000 crisp illustrations and expert, evidence-based discussions guide you step by step, equipping you to perform all of the latest procedures and get the best outcomes.Focus on the practical how-tos you need to perform ... Read more

$260.99 CAD

Cardiac Surgery: Operative Technique, by Drs. Donald B. Doty and John R. Doty, is your essential source on how to perform today’s full range of cardiac surgical techniques. Over 1,000 crisp illustrations and expert, evidence-based discussions guide you step by step, equipping you to perform all of the latest procedures and get the best outcomes.Focus on the practical how-tos you need to perform
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Complete Guide to the Portfolio Diet: A Revolutionary Approach to Heart Health & Weight Loss

by Ella Jameson ...

The journey to better heart health is one that many of us embark on with varying degrees of understanding and effort. We hear about heart disease, the dangers of high cholesterol, and the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. However, a profound understanding of the underlying causes of heart disease, coupled with an actionable and sustainable approach, has often been missing in many of the ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The journey to better heart health is one that many of us embark on with varying degrees of understanding and effort. We hear about heart disease, the dangers of high cholesterol, and the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. However, a profound understanding of the underlying causes of heart disease, coupled with an actionable and sustainable approach, has often been missing in many of the
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Endovascular Skills

Guidewire and Catheter Skills for Endovascular Surgery, Fourth Edition

by Peter A. Schneider ...

Since the first edition of this text was published, endovascular technique has become a mainstay of vascular care, treating disease that would have previously required open surgery. This book provides a step-by-step approach to endovascular intervention and aims to assist clinicians in the development and refinement of skills that are now essential ... Read more

$350.99 CAD

Since the first edition of this text was published, endovascular technique has become a mainstay of vascular care, treating disease that would have previously required open surgery. This book provides a step-by-step approach to endovascular intervention and aims to assist clinicians in the development and refinement of skills that are now essential
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State of the Art Surgical Coronary Revascularization

Edited by David P Taggart, John D Puskas ...

State of the Art Surgical Coronary Revascularization is the most authoritative textbook ever dedicated to the art and science of surgical coronary revascularization, with 71 chapters, organized in 9 sections, and written by over 100 recognized world experts. It covers every aspect of the surgical management of coronary artery pathology and ischaemic heart disease. It provides extensive sections ... Read more

$153.99 CAD

State of the Art Surgical Coronary Revascularization is the most authoritative textbook ever dedicated to the art and science of surgical coronary revascularization, with 71 chapters, organized in 9 sections, and written by over 100 recognized world experts. It covers every aspect of the surgical management of coronary artery pathology and ischaemic heart disease. It provides extensive sections
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Percutaneous Interventions for Structural Heart Disease

An Illustrated Guide

Edited by Bernhard Reimers, Issam Moussa, Andrea Pacchioni ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This book presents the percutaneous techniques and technologies most frequently employed in structural interventional cardiology, focusing especially on how to optimize outcomes and minimize risk. Interventional procedures for aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, left atrial appendage closure, patent foramen ovale closure, and closure of interatrial and interventricular defects are clearly ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This book presents the percutaneous techniques and technologies most frequently employed in structural interventional cardiology, focusing especially on how to optimize outcomes and minimize risk. Interventional procedures for aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, left atrial appendage closure, patent foramen ovale closure, and closure of interatrial and interventricular defects are clearly
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Oxford Desk Reference: Cardiology

Edited by Hung-Fat Tse, Gregory Y. Lip, Andrew J. Stewart Coats ...

Series series Oxford Desk Reference Series
This comprehensive reference provides easy access to information on the fundamental and practical aspects of modern cardiological practice, covering emerging fields and high technology, and dispensing practical clinical wisdom. Written in an approachable style, and using a quick-reference layout, the Oxford Desk Reference is perfect for the busy clinician requiring a diversity of information ... Read more

$96.99 CAD

This comprehensive reference provides easy access to information on the fundamental and practical aspects of modern cardiological practice, covering emerging fields and high technology, and dispensing practical clinical wisdom. Written in an approachable style, and using a quick-reference layout, the Oxford Desk Reference is perfect for the busy clinician requiring a diversity of information
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Case-Based Clinical Cardiology

Edited by Majid Maleki, Azin Alizadehasl ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This book comprehensively covers a range of pathological cases in clinical cardiology. Chapters are case focused and detail how a patient is diagnosed and treated in a step-by-step format. A range of engaging video clips enhances the reader’s appreciation and understanding of how to apply these techniques into their day-to-day clinical practice with special focus on congenital heart disease ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

This book comprehensively covers a range of pathological cases in clinical cardiology. Chapters are case focused and detail how a patient is diagnosed and treated in a step-by-step format. A range of engaging video clips enhances the reader’s appreciation and understanding of how to apply these techniques into their day-to-day clinical practice with special focus on congenital heart disease
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Reoperations in Cardiac Surgery

Edited by Jarda Stark, Al Pacifico ...

Nearly a century has passed since Rehn performed the first successful cardiac operation by closing a right ventricular stab wound in a gravely ill patient. Moreover, it has been more than fifty years since Gross successfully corrected the first congenital cardiac malformation in 1938 by suture ligation of a patent ductus arteriosus. The introduction of the Blalock operation for tetralogy of Fallot ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

Nearly a century has passed since Rehn performed the first successful cardiac operation by closing a right ventricular stab wound in a gravely ill patient. Moreover, it has been more than fifty years since Gross successfully corrected the first congenital cardiac malformation in 1938 by suture ligation of a patent ductus arteriosus. The introduction of the Blalock operation for tetralogy of Fallot
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Direct Myocardial Revascularization: History, Methodology, Technology

Edited by Peter Whittaker, George S. Abela ...

Series Book 211 - Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine
The last five years have witnessed an increasing interest in the subject of transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR) as illustrated by the number of abstracts presented at the meetings of the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology (Figure). The ideas and concepts associated with this particular method of myocardial revascularization have changed dramatically over ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

The last five years have witnessed an increasing interest in the subject of transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR) as illustrated by the number of abstracts presented at the meetings of the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology (Figure). The ideas and concepts associated with this particular method of myocardial revascularization have changed dramatically over
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Nonintubated Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, E-Book

Nonintubated Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, E-Book

Edited by Tommaso C. Mineo ...

Series Book Volume 30-1 - The Clinics: Surgery
This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Vincenzo Ambrogi and Tommaso Mineo, is devoted to Nonintubated Thoracic Surgery. Drs. Ambrogi and Mineo have assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Technical issues and patient safety in nonintubated thoracic anesthesia; Management of primary and secondary pneumothorax in nonintubated VATS; Treatment of pleural ... Read more

$113.99 CAD

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Vincenzo Ambrogi and Tommaso Mineo, is devoted to Nonintubated Thoracic Surgery. Drs. Ambrogi and Mineo have assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Technical issues and patient safety in nonintubated thoracic anesthesia; Management of primary and secondary pneumothorax in nonintubated VATS; Treatment of pleural
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When Nothing Is Impossible

Spanish surgeon Diego González Rivas' global crusade against cancer and pain

by Elena Pita ...

Impossible is nothing. With that as his motto, Spanish surgeon Diego González Rivas takes up his fight against cancer and pain. Using his revolutionary technique, Uniportal VATS, he can remove the most complicated tumors from the lungs through a single incision, sometimes with only local anesthetic, sending his patients home a mere 48 hours after surgery. Doctor González Rivas (A Coruña, 1974) ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Impossible is nothing. With that as his motto, Spanish surgeon Diego González Rivas takes up his fight against cancer and pain. Using his revolutionary technique, Uniportal VATS, he can remove the most complicated tumors from the lungs through a single incision, sometimes with only local anesthetic, sending his patients home a mere 48 hours after surgery. Doctor González Rivas (A Coruña, 1974)
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Atlas de técnicas en cirugía cardíaca

Edited by Frank W. Sellke, Marc Ruel ...

Referencia de consulta rápida para cirujanos experimentados y también para especialistas en formación sobre distintos procedimientos quirúrgicos realizados en el área de la Cardiología, tanto en lo que se refiere a técnicas abiertas como a intervencionistas, proporcionando una descripción detallada y "paso a paso de cada uno de ellos. Además de haber realizado una revisión exhaustiva de todos los ... Read more

$136.99 CAD

Referencia de consulta rápida para cirujanos experimentados y también para especialistas en formación sobre distintos procedimientos quirúrgicos realizados en el área de la Cardiología, tanto en lo que se refiere a técnicas abiertas como a intervencionistas, proporcionando una descripción detallada y "paso a paso de cada uno de ellos. Además de haber realizado una revisión exhaustiva de todos los
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Disorders of the Chest Wall, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

by Henning A. Gaissert, MD ...

Series Book Volume 27-2 - The Clinics: Surgery
This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Henning A. Gaissert, is devoted to The Chest Wall. Dr. Gaissert has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Acute Infections of the Chest Wall; Chronic Infections of the Chest Wall; Thoracoplasty for TB in the 21st Century; Chest Wall Trauma: Conservative Management and Surgical Reconstruction; Minimally Invasive Repair ... Read more

$120.99 CAD

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Henning A. Gaissert, is devoted to The Chest Wall. Dr. Gaissert has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Acute Infections of the Chest Wall; Chronic Infections of the Chest Wall; Thoracoplasty for TB in the 21st Century; Chest Wall Trauma: Conservative Management and Surgical Reconstruction; Minimally Invasive Repair
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Brain Ischemia

by Eugene I. Gusev, Veronika I. Skvortsova ...

Ischemia is localized tissue anemia due to obstruction of the inflow of arterial blood, thus brain ischemia is the condition where insufficient blood is delivered to the brain. Many physiological processes occurring in the brain critically depend on the state of its energy metabolism. The state of brain energy metabolism in turn depends on the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain via the ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

Ischemia is localized tissue anemia due to obstruction of the inflow of arterial blood, thus brain ischemia is the condition where insufficient blood is delivered to the brain. Many physiological processes occurring in the brain critically depend on the state of its energy metabolism. The state of brain energy metabolism in turn depends on the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain via the
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Assisted Circulation 4

Edited by Felix Unger ...

Assisted Circulation 4 is an authoritative review of the progress which has been achieved in the last 5 years since the publication of Assisted Circulation 3 in 1989. The present book highlights the work of well-known experts on indications for assisted circulation, cardiac support devices such as bridges, devices for transplantation, devices for chronic mechanical support, biological energy ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

Assisted Circulation 4 is an authoritative review of the progress which has been achieved in the last 5 years since the publication of Assisted Circulation 3 in 1989. The present book highlights the work of well-known experts on indications for assisted circulation, cardiac support devices such as bridges, devices for transplantation, devices for chronic mechanical support, biological energy
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