Principles of Cardiac Diagnosis and Treatment

1 Introduction and Historical Background.- Historical Background.- 2 Anatomical and Physiological Considerations.- Anatomical Features.- Elementary Haemodynamics.- 3 Clinical Aspects of Cardiac Diagnosis.- Classification of Surgical Heart Disease.- History.- Physical Examination.- 4 Special Investigations.- Chest Radiography.- Electrocardiography.- Phonocardiography.- Echocardiography.- Radionuclide Studies.- Computed Tomography.- Positron Emission Tomography.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Cardiac Catheterisation and Angiography.- 5 Temporary Support of the Circulation.- Pharmacological Support.- Mechanical Support.- Principles of Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Long-Term Circulatory Support.- Extracorporeal Respiratory Support.- 6 Congenital Heart Disease.- Nomenclature and Sequential Segmental Analysis.- Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease.- Acyanotic Congenital Heart Lesions: Obstructive Group.- Acyanotic Congenital Heart Lesions: Left-to-Right Shunts.- Lesions Which May Be Cyanotic or Acyanotic.- Congenital Anomalies of the Coronary Arteries.- 7 Acquired Valvular Heart Disease.- Mitral Valve Disease.- Aortic Valve Disease.- Tricuspid Valve Disease.- Pulmonary Valve Disease.- Prosthetic Valve Disease.- 8 Ischaemic Heart Disease.- 9 Miscellaneous Heart Disease.- Constrictive Pericarditis.- Cardiomyopathy.- Cardiac Tumours.- Bacterial Endocarditis.- Trauma.- Arrythmias.- 10 Acquired Lesions of Major Blood Vessels.- Aneurysm of the Thoracic Aorta.- Aortic Dissection.- Traumatic Rupture of the Aorta.- Massive Pulmonary Embolism.- Arterial Embolism.

Ross is one of the greats in cardiac surgery and internationally known; Sir Terence English trained under him and has been President of the RCOG since July 1989. The 2nd edition is substantially revised and enlarged, it makes for easy reading of basic principles for specialists and younger professionals alike.