Offering a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the field, Hensley's Practical Approach to Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Seventh Edition, edited by Drs. Karsten Bartels, Amanda A. Fox, Andrew D. Shaw, Kimberly Howard-Quijano, and Robert H. Thiele, is an ideal reference and review tool for fellows, residents, and practicing anesthesiologists. Concisely written and readily accessible, it combines the depth of a reference book with the no-nonsense guidance of a clinically-oriented handbook. This edition has been newly reorganized for current practice patterns and to better align with the ACGME requirements for adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology. - Presents information in a concise, bulleted format, making it easy to read and absorb key points Key points are identified at the beginning of each chapter and in the margins with clinical pearls appearing throughout the text - Provides up-to-date coverage of cardiac physiology and pharmacology, pre-procedural patient preparation, anesthetic management of specific disorders and procedures, post-procedural management, and more - Prepares you for the new ABA certifying exam for adult cardiac anesthesiology - Offers the experience and expertise of three new co-editors and nearly 70 contributors from over 35 institutions - Over 30 echocardiography clips demonstrate assessment of valve disorders, arythmias and more. - A valuable resource for anesthesia residents, fellows in cardiac anesthesia, anesthesiology practitioners, perfusionists, and CRNAs