Cardiac Surgery in Chronic Renal Failure

"The work focuses on a phenomenon that is occurring withincreasing frequency in the practice of cardiac surgery, namely theneed to address cardiac surgical issues in patients with end-stagerenal disease (ESRD). . . . this book will serve to stimulatetrials of competing and complementary therapies so that theoutcomes for these unfortunate patients can beimproved."
-- from the Foreword by R. Morton Boltman, III, MD
Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital,Boston
Cardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of deathfor patients with chronic renal failure, and although cardiacsurgery can frequently relieve symptoms and prolong survival, it isstill associated with significant complications. This concisevolume draws on the expertise of leading specialists to helppractitioners and trainees understand the full range of currenttreatment options and their outcomes. Noted authorities such asCharles A. Herzog and William Cohn share both their insights andtheir technical tips, developed through years of experience.
Cardiac Surgery in Chronic Renal Failure includes chapterson:
* the impact of ESRD in society
* percutaneous coronary revascularization in ESRDpatients
* cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with chronic renalfailure
* coronary bypass grafting in ESRD patients requiringdialysis
* surgical treatment of valvular heart disease in ESRDpatients
* surgical evaluation and treatment of uremicpericarditis
Practicing nephrologists and cardiologists, as well as residentsand fellows, will find this important volume serves as a guide toachieving the best possible outcomes and a call to reduce theimpact of cardiovascular disease in ESRD.