Mastering Reconstructive Valve Surgery with Carpentier’s Expert Guidance

Stay ahead in the field of cardiac surgery with Carpentier’s Reconstructive Valve Surgery, a comprehensive guide to reconstructive techniques for degenerative mitral valve disease. Authored by the pioneers in the field, Alain Carpentier, MD, PhD, David H. Adams, MD, and Farzan Filsoufi, MD, this book provides step-by-step instructions and over 200 detailed anatomic drawings to help you effectively apply the techniques of a master.

Apply the Techniques of a Pioneer

Dr. Alain Carpentier, the pioneer of mitral valve reconstruction, shares his expertise to help you master the art of reconstructive valve surgery. With this book, you’ll be able to:

• Apply the techniques and procedures of Dr. Carpentier, the pioneer of mitral valve reconstruction, to your practice
• View more than 200 detailed anatomic drawings that depict reconstruction procedures clearly
• Master each procedure using step-by-step instructions and a consistent chapter format
• Grasp the nuances of procedures thanks to “tips from the Master” and a section of questions and answers

Expert Insights and Review

What do the experts say about Carpentier’s Reconstructive Valve Surgery? “An account treasured by all of those cardiac surgeons who owe a debt of gratitude to this pioneering surgeon.” The inclusion of well-executed drawings, photographs, echocardiographic images, and tables leave the reader in no doubt of the surgical steps that are intended. (5-star review, Annals of the RCS, 2011)

Book Details

Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: March 9, 2010
Language: English
Pages: 368
ISBN-10: 0721691684
ISBN-13: 978-0721691688
eText ISBN: 9781455710775

Improve your skills in reconstructive valve surgery with Carpentier’s Reconstructive Valve Surgery. Get access to the expertise of leaders in the field and take your practice to the next level.