CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY BOARD REVIEW BOOK 2026-2027: A Practical Study Guide Featuring 1008+ Practice Questions with Step-by-Step Explanations for Exam Preparation

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY BOARD REVIEW BOOK 2026–2027 A Practical Study Guide Featuring 1008+ Practice Questions with Step-by-Step Explanations for Exam PreparationA Focused Resource for ABTS Board PreparationThe path to American Board of Thoracic Surgery certification demands far more than operative skill. The modern cardiothoracic surgeon must integrate multidisciplinary data, navigate catheter-based technologies, and exercise sound judgment when clinical evidence is conflicting. This book is structured to mirror the actual exam experience — opening with the most heavily weighted topics before progressing through the full breadth of cardiothoracic practice across 16 comprehensive chapters.Featuring 1008+ carefully developed practice questions with detailed step-by-step explanations, this guide trains candidates to understand not just the correct answer, but the clinical reasoning the ABTS examination consistently rewards.What This Book Covers:Ischemic heart disease and coronary revascularizationValvular heart disease — surgical repair and replacementDiseases of the great vessels and aortic surgeryHeart failure and mechanical circulatory supportArrhythmia and miscellaneous cardiac conditionsLung neoplasms and benign/infectious pulmonary diseaseEsophageal neoplasms and benign esophageal disordersMediastinal, pleural, chest wall, and diaphragm diseaseCongenital heart disease surgical managementCardiopulmonary bypass, perfusion, and critical careCardiothoracic traumaEthics, patient safety, and professional standardsWho This Book Is For: Residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons preparing for initial ABTS certification or recertification who need a structured, high-yield exam companion that builds both surgical knowledge and board-level clinical reasoning.Disclaimer: This publication is independently created and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or any certifying organization. It is intended solely as a supplementary exam preparation resource and does not constitute clinical or surgical advice. Read more