The book provides a clear overview of the various research stages of cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, and cardiac anesthesia. It also deals with recent advances in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and many other innovations introduced in this field. However, aim of this volume is not only to describe the evolution of the discipline, but also to give the occasion of revisiting old and forgotten ideas that could be used successfully also nowadays if supported by modern technologies. With contributions by renowned international experts, the volume will be a very useful tool for students, residents, cardiac surgery and anesthesia professionals, cardiologists, biomedical engineers, and researchers.
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"This is a comprehensive historical review, by 22 contributors, of the most important evolutionary developments in cardiac surgery up to the current era. The purpose is to present a historical account for research and a source of practical inspiration for upcoming generations of investigators to review and reevaluate past ideas and experiments. These laudatory aims are accomplished well. The book is aimed at current and future researchers in the field." (Nicholas P. Rossi, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013)
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978-88-470-2400-7 (9788847024007)
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10.1007/978-88-470-2400-7
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