Atlas of Cardiac Anatomy: Anatomical Basis of Cardiac Interventions, Volume 1 (Original PDF from Publisher)11

Overview

Atlas of Cardiac Anatomy: Anatomical Basis of Cardiac Interventions, Volume 1 sets a new benchmark in the study of human cardiac anatomy. Created by Drs. Shumpei Mori and Kalyanam Shivkumar, this atlas provides an in-depth visual exploration of the human heart through over 200 full-color, high-resolution photographs. Many of these images are unpublished or restored from the Wallace A. McAlpine Collection at UCLA, supplemented by new photographs from the UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center. These images utilize pioneering photographic techniques that enhance the anatomical study of the heart.

This first volume establishes a solid foundation for understanding cardiac anatomy and serves as the cornerstone of a planned series on the anatomical basis of various cardiac interventions. Future volumes will expand this work by focusing on electrophysiology, structural heart disease, imaging, and cardiac surgery, providing a comprehensive resource for advancing clinical expertise and research.

Key Topics Covered

• Detailed anatomic photography of the human heart including adjacent structures
• Restored images from the historic Wallace A. McAlpine Collection
• Advanced photographic techniques to enhance anatomical understanding
• In-depth visualization supporting cardiac interventions and surgical planning
• Access to 25 anaglyph (3D) images for enhanced spatial comprehension
• Foundational knowledge for electrophysiology and structural heart disease atlases

This atlas offers a uniquely comprehensive visual and textual approach for understanding cardiac anatomy. It combines historical and contemporary imaging to give clinicians, surgeons, and researchers detailed insight into the structural complexities of the heart and its clinical implications.

Who This Book Is For

• Cardiologists and cardiac electrophysiologists seeking precise anatomic reference
• Cardiac surgeons requiring detailed anatomy to guide complex surgical interventions
• Medical imaging specialists focused on cardiovascular anatomy and pathology
• Researchers and trainees in cardiovascular medicine and anatomy
• Healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with heart disease

This atlas is designed to inspire new approaches and improve procedural accuracy in interventional and surgical cardiac care. It is a vital educational tool for anyone involved with cardiac anatomy, from clinical practitioners to academic institutions.

By providing unprecedented visual clarity and anatomical detail, it enriches the understanding necessary to innovate and refine cardiac interventions.

Why Add This Book To Your Library

The atlas fills a critical gap by offering expertly curated, high-quality anatomic images that are difficult to find elsewhere. It bridges the gap between traditional anatomical texts and the practical needs of modern cardiac interventionists and surgeons. Access to 3D anaglyph images further enhances comprehension of complex cardiac structures in three dimensions.

By incorporating both historical and cutting-edge photography, the atlas provides an authoritative resource that supports education, clinical decision-making, and research. It is an investment in advancing expertise and improving patient outcomes through superior anatomical knowledge.

Authors

This atlas has been authored by two distinguished experts from the UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center:

• Shumpei Mori
• Kalyanam Shivkumar

Access & Format

Published by Cardiotext Publishing, this is the first edition, released on October 15, 2022. The book is available in hardcover format and contains 392 pages of detailed anatomical content.

It is printed in English and carries the ISBN-10: 1942909578 and ISBN-13: 978-1942909576. Included with the atlas is access to 25 anaglyph (3D) images that require 3D glasses for proper viewing, which are not included.