"A leading pediatric heart surgeon learns about the journey from grief to life from these inspiring mothers of his lost patients."

Is this surgeon ready… …for another chance at happiness? For billionaire Dr. David, his transplant foundation means everything. It’s how he battles against the painful past that torments him. But when a special case brings him together with nurse Valerie, she has his attention—and his heart pounding… Trust isn’t something that comes easily to either of them, but a secret romance to explore their mutual attraction could be the perfect place to start! Miracle Medics duet Book 1 – How to Heal the Surgeon’s Heart by Ann McIntosh Book 2 – Risking It All for a Second Chance by Annie Claydon “I really enjoyed Ann McIntosh’s latest story. This story is packed with fun, has a lot of medical drama and is set on a beautiful island. The pages sizzle and the main characters, as well as all the minor characters are very likeable. If you haven’t read a medical for a while then this is one not to miss.” -Harlequin Junkie on Island Fling with the Surgeon “I really enjoyed this story! I thought that it was a good storyline that was well developed and I found it to be an additive read. There was great detail to make the story flow really well without it getting bogged down. It was a romance that had me turning pages to find out what would happen and I really enjoyed that…highly recommended!” -Goodreads on Night Shifts with the Miami Doc

An inspiring, surprising, sometimes shocking, and ultimately deeply informative memoir of the high-stakes, high-pressured life of a female heart surgeon Dr. Kathy Magliato is one of the few female heart surgeons practicing in the world today. She is also a member of an even more exclusive group—those surgeons specially trained to perform heart transplants. Heart Matters is the story of the making of a surgeon who is also a wife and mother. In this powerful and moving memoir, which inspired the NBC series Heart Beat, Dr. Magliato takes us into her highly demanding, physically intense, male-dominated world and shows us how she masterfully works to save patients' lives every day, while also maintaining balance at home. Heart Matters is also a wake-up call to all women about their number one killer - heart disease - and explains how to avoid becoming a victim. Magliato offers a vivid behind-the-scenes view of what really goes on in an operating room and the real-life drama that occurs there. She shows the passion and commitment between patient and doctor, revealing that, at the end of a long day, it's our hearts that matter most. From the Hardcover edition.

Do you need to forgive or be forgiven but don't know how? Do you need to "let go" of issues from your past but don't know how? Surgery for the Soul answers the HOW-TO! This remarkable, eye opening book reveals the root reasons beneath issues like "Uns" ... Unhealed hurts, Unresolved issues, and Unmet needs! Father issues, mother issues, abuse, childhood hurt, relationship hurt, rejection, abandonment, shame, anger and betrayal are all matters of the heart that make forgiveness hard to do, even for Christians! Discover how to walk in true forgiveness in a way you never thought possible, and experience the favor of God in every area of your life! Whether you need to learn how to extend forgiveness or to receive forgiveness, Surgery for the Soul is anointed to transform your life by giving you a new heart for a new start! An excellent read for individuals or groups!

Robotic Cardiac Surgery is a comprehensive guide to robotic/totally endoscopic cardiac surgery. The book is intended to provide in-depth information regarding the history of robotic surgical systems, their components and principles. It emphasizes patient selection, perioperative management, anesthesia considerations and management, operative techniques and management, postoperative care and results. Extensive, detailed photographs and illustrations of different kinds of robotic surgery are also included. It provides cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, and perfusionists with a comprehensive review of current robotic cardiac surgeries and related knowledge. Changqing Gao, MD, is a professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.

Get expert, step-by-step guidance on a wide variety of both open and interventional cardiac surgical techniques. Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques, 2nd Edition, helps you expand your surgical repertoire and hone your skills with a vividly illustrated, easy-to-navigate text and pearls and pitfalls throughout. This revised atlas covers the surgical procedures you need to master, including minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, aortic dissection, and much more. Seven brand-new chapters cover Hybrid Coronary Revascularization, Aortic Valve Repair Techniques, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery, Surgery for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Approaches and Techniques to Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation, and Pulmonary Endarterectomy. Multiple new contributing authors offer a fresh perspective in their areas of expertise. A consistent chapter format guides you quickly from surgical anatomy and preoperative considerations through operative steps and postoperative care. More than 400 full-color images, line drawings, and intraoperative photographs clearly depict the step-by-step progression of procedures.

...based on ground breaking studies at Beth Israel, Emory Univ., and St. Thomas's Hospital...shows how visualization & relaxation techniques, support groups, & positive doctor- patient relationships play an important part in healing.