New developments in cardiac assist devices (Surgical science series)

This volume is a state-of-the-art evaluation of experimental and clinical cardiac assist devices being used in the major U.S. cardiac care centers. The 13 expert contributors define the criteria used to determine the need for such devices as the intra-aortic balloon, the pacemaker, and blood pumps. New Developments in Cardiac Assist Devices also details the management of the cardiac patient including discussions on how to wean patients from dependence on cardiac assist devices. The nature of this volume will make it valuable to a wide range of professionals working in cardiac care including, nurses, internists, anesthesiologists, and cardiac surgeons.