Publisher's Synopsis
This definitive text presents a comprehensive view of cardiac mechanical assistance devices, appealing to cardiovascular and critical care nurses and ventricular device assist team members. Including content for both novices and professionals, this book addresses all types of cardiac mechanical assist devices and their associated patient care. The coverage of the entire spectrum of devices, from centrifugal and pneumatic to completely implantable, enhanced with more than 130 illustrations, makes CARDIAC MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE BEYOND BALLOON PUMPING a vital reference for any clinician who deals with these techniques.
