TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Historical Background and Development of Cardiopulmonary Bypass

SECTION 1. ANATOMY

1. Cardiac Anatomy

SECTION II - PHYSIOLOGY

1. Cardiovascular Physiology

2. Respiratory Physiology

3. Renal Physiology

4. Blood Physiology

5. Acid-Base Physiology

SECTION III - CARDIAC PATHOLOGY

1. Congenital Heart Diseases

2. Acquired Heart Diseases

SECTION IV - CLINICAL CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

1. Neonatal, Infant & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass

2. Adult Cardiopulmonary Bypass


3. COMPLEMENTARY TECHNIQUES




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