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Peter Kent Smith

Mary and Deryl Hart Distinguished Professor of Surgery, in the School of Medicine
Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Box 3442 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
127 Baker House, Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Critical Care for the Adult Cardiac Patient

Book section · January 1, 2023 A systematic, evidence-based approach to the postoperative care of patients following cardiac surgery is critical to optimizing surgical outcomes and recovery. This chapter provides a standardized process for evaluation of the patient, early detection of d ... Full text Cite

Treatment of functional ischemic mitral regurgitation by coronary artery bypass grafting

Book section · January 1, 2016 This chapter reviews recent developments in the treatment of ischemic mitral regurgitation. Recent and ongoing studies have added to our understanding of this dynamic disease process. We discuss current investigations on outcomes of new and established app ... Full text Cite