CardiologyTextbook2026
Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery, 5th edition — adult and congenital heart surgery’s gold standard
James K. Kirklin, Hartzell V. Schaff, Eugene H. Blackstone, Christo I. Tchervenkov and Francis D. Pagani lead a six-continent author team in Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery, 5th edition (Elsevier, January 2026), here as a true PDF. It covers coronary, valve, pericardial and aortic disease, tumours, heart failure, mechanical support, transplantation and arrhythmia surgery, plus 30 congenital chapters — now updated for catheter-based, robotic, minimally invasive and hybrid approaches.
- 30congenital chapters
- 100+new illustrations
- 5thedition
- Jan 2026published
What you’ll be able to do
- Base operative decisions on natural history and results
- Plan coronary, valve and aortic operations
- Manage every congenital malformation
- Integrate transcatheter and robotic options
Inside the book
The Kirklin template
Each condition runs through definition, history, morphology, clinical features, natural history, technique, postoperative care, results, indications and controversies.
Built for
- Cardiothoracic surgeons and traineesThe definitive operative reference.
- Cardiologists, anaesthetists and intensivistsUnderstanding surgical options and outcomes.
Before you buy
Do I get CME credit or a certificate?
No. Clinicapedia provides the educational content only — no CME or CE credits, MOC points or certificates of completion are included with this product.
Specifications
| Format | True PDF |
|---|---|
| Editors | Kirklin, Schaff, Blackstone, Tchervenkov, Pagani |
| Edition | 5th, 12 January 2026 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0323883047 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Department | Cardiology |
| Delivery | Instant download · lifetime re-download |


