Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease

Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease, 4th Edition is a comprehensive, authoritative reference on anesthetic management for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Written by an international team of expert authors, this edition provides a fully updated overview of the pathophysiology, procedural considerations, and perioperative care required for children and adults with a wide spectrum of CHD lesions. It combines historical foundational knowledge with the latest advances, helping practitioners navigate the increasingly complex and evolving field of congenital cardiac anesthesia.

Key Features:

• Thorough coverage of perioperative anesthetic management for all types of congenital heart disease
• Updated chapters on adult congenital heart disease and mechanical circulatory support, reflecting the growing population of adult CHD patients
• New chapters on emerging topics, including artificial intelligence and informatics, genetic syndromes, point-of-care ultrasound, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in CHD
• Extensive updates to existing chapters with new figures, tables, and hundreds of recent references
• Provides guidance on both standard and complex procedures, including novel surgical and interventional approaches
• Serves as a core reference for anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, critical care specialists, and perioperative clinicians managing CHD patients
• Emphasizes evidence-based practices and clinical decision-making tailored to diverse patient populations