Cardiac anaesthesia

Abstract

This chapter discusses the anaesthetic management of cardiac surgery. It begins with preoperative considerations, risk scoring for cardiac surgery, transoesophageal echocardiography and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Surgical procedures covered include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) (including emergency and redo CABG); valve replacements and thoracic aortic surgery. Intraaortic balloon pumps and pulmonary hypertension are also covered.