Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025! Offering a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the field, Hensley’s Practical Approach to Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Seventh Edition, edited by Drs. Karsten Bartels, Amanda A. Fox, Andrew D. Shaw, Kimberly Howard-Quijano, and Robert H. Thiele, is an ideal reference and review tool for fellows, residents, and practicing anesthesiologists. Concisely written and readily accessible, it combines the depth of a reference book with the no-nonsense guidance of a clinically-oriented handbook. This edition has been newly reorganized for current practice patterns and to better align with the ACGME requirements for adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology. • Presents information in a concise, bulleted format, making it easy to read and absorb key points • Key points are identified at the beginning of each chapter and in the margins with clinical pearls appearing throughout the text • Provides up-to-date coverage of cardiac physiology and pharmacology, pre-procedural patient preparation, anesthetic management of specific disorders and procedures, post-procedural management, and more • Offers the experience and expertise of three new co-editors and nearly 70 contributors from over 35 institutions • Over 30 echocardiography clips demonstrate assessment of valve disorders, arythmias and more.  • A valuable resource for anesthesia residents, fellows in cardiac anesthesia, anesthesiology practitioners, perfusionists, and CRNAs