The most comprehensive and current full-color cardiac surgery resource updated by leading surgeons In Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Fifth Edition, the worlds foremost cardiovascular surgeons deliver thorough, up-to-date coverage of operative strategy, decision making, technique, and pre- and post-operative management for treating the adult cardiac patient. Unmatched in both scope and clinical rigor, this classic text contains 63 chapters that highlight every important topic in cardiovascular surgery. Presented in full color, Cardiac Surgery in the Adult takes readers through the optimal treatment of congenital, acquired, infectious, and traumatic diseases of the heart and great vessels. The book opens with a history of cardiac surgery and basic cardiac science, then moves into all types of cardiac surgery, providing both practicing surgeons and residents with insight into the very latest surgical protocols. Cardiac Surgery in the Adult is logically divided into ten sections: Basics (includes history, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, computed tomography, risk assessment, simulation, and the fully integrated cardiovascular center)Perioperative/Intraoperative CareIschemic Heart DiseaseAortic Valve DiseaseMitral Valve DiseaseSurgery of the Great VesselsRhythm SurgeryOther Cardiac Operations (including congenital heart disease, pericardial disease, and cardiac neoplasms)Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support The Fifth Edition has been updated throughout, and includes the latest advances in minimally … Continue reading →

Our cardiac surgeons provide multidisciplinary care in a state-of-the-art environment, treating a variety of heart conditions. They have extensive experience in all aspects of heart and chest surgery, and are board certified in thoracic surgery, general surgery, and surgical critical care. They are leaders of the Stony Brook Heart Institute. We offer both advanced minimally invasive alternatives and traditional surgical techniques to provide patients with the most appropriate care for their particular cardiovascular condition unique to them. Since 1982, when our heart surgery program was established, we have provided surgical care for well over 15,000 patients. Our cardiac specialists work closely with patients and their physicians to determine the best treatment approach for their disorder. We are highly regarded for our expertise in treating patients in a high-risk state following a heart attack or heart failure. In 2018, our cardiac team received the three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for its overall patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting procedures (read more). The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places us among the elite for heart bypass surgery in the United States and Canada. As part of a world-renowned research university, our … Continue reading →

Pioneers of Cardiac Surgery is a remarkable and unique account of the history of cardiovascular surgery. . . . Much of the information helps to clarify which contributor deserves a so-called 'first' in the field. I found the book fascinating and absorbing, and have spent enjoyable hours in reading how those pioneers overcame obstacles social, ethical, and forbidding which threatened their personal reputations. Many were objects of criticism by skeptics who mostly stood on the sidelines while exciting new developments appeared. The book should serve as a reference for any surgeon or physician interested in an authentic account of the history of the remarkable achievements of the era. --Denton A. Cooley, MD This volume's appeal is unique, in that it consists of material derived from personal interviews with the giants of the specialty and filtered through the discerning eye of an active participant and a giant of the specialty himself. The end result serves to humanize these individuals . . . . I recommend this volume to cardiothoracic surgeons of all ages. The older among us will revel, as I did, in the recalled memories of earlier times, and the younger surgeons will take inspiration from the similarities in the … Continue reading →