Ishlt Monograph

This monograph offers a comprehensive, contemporary state of the art review of key aspects in the recognition, investigation and management of pulmonary hypertension which has attracted considerable interest throughout the world in recent years. Written by an invited global faculty of contributors, it focuses on important areas of debate within the field and reflects the unique expertise of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation comprising views from Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Basic Science and Surgery. The monograph is directed towards all health care professionals with an interest in pulmonary hypertension and seeks to provide a critical commentary on the various subgroups of conditions that lead to pulmonary hypertension together with an evidence based approach to investigation and management. The formatting of the monograph is aimed to provide a logical pathway through this fascinating subject and we trust will facilitate its recognition as a valuable source of reference.

This monograph, entitled, Pediatric Ventricular Assist Devices, reflects the collective effort of many people in the international field of pediatric ventricular assist devices and is a testament to the growth of this field over the last decade. This work summarizes the most current literature in pediatric VAD therapy and also introduces concepts and ideas not previously published. We would like to acknowledge all those who contributed to the monograph and hope that the context reflects both the similarities and difference of practice in this unique field of medicine. We hope that the reader finds this as a useful resource and is able to take away from the chapters, areas where we as a field need to continue to focus in order to move forward and improve outcomes.

"Management of Fungal Infections in Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiothoracic Organ Transplant Recipients," summarizes the most current literature in the field of fungal infections related to MCS and heart/lung transplantation. It is the collective effort of many people in the international field and works to inform readers about contemporary innovations. This as a useful resource in improving medical procedural outcomes and is the culmination of work contributed from around the globe.

A sequel to Volume 2 of the ISHLT Monograph series, this book is not a textbook; rather each chapter tries to focus on specific topics within the field that pediatric cardiac practitioners currently face, often on a daily basis. Many of these topics have only evolved in recent years, which makes the content more timely and of interest to the reader.