Contemporary Heart Transplantation (Organ and Tissue Transplantation)

byLinda Bogar(Editor), April Stempien-Otero(Editor) This work provides a one-of- a-kind volume that includes all aspects of heart transplantation from its historic beginning to its current day standards which now make the procedure a long-term treatment option for heart failure patients.  The subjects covered include technical aspects of the procurement and implant procedures, as well as the medical nuances of pre-operative preparation and post-transplant immunosuppression management; the current day multi-disciplinary make up of the transplant team along with information on the keys to building and running a successful transplant program; regulatory standards and listing policies and the impact of the growing mechanical circulatory support technologies on the transplant field; and emerging technologies and future possibilities. All chapters are written by experts in the field and include the most up-to-date peer reviewed studies and clinical guidelines. This book gives an ever-changing reference that will become the text of choice for those beginning or continuing their transplant careers. Product Details Item Weight:3.12 pounds Hardcover:554 pages ISBN-10:3319580531 ISBN-13:978-3319580531 ISBN-13:9783319580531 eText ISBN: 9783319580548 Dimensions:6.1 x 9.3 inches Publisher:Springer; 1st ed. 2020 edition (September 10, 2020) Language::English