Addressing advances in electrophysiology and the complexity of underlying factors in atrial fibrillation, this book can be used to assist in patient care, stimulate research projects and continue the remarkable advances in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. With each chapter written by experienced and recognized authors, this book is sure to be a reference text for many. INDICE: Part 1 Fundamental concepts of atrial fibrillation.Chapter 1 Anatomy of the left atrium relevant to atrial fibrillation ablation.Chapter 2 Mechanisms and significance of fractionated electrograms recorded during atrial fibrillation.Chapter 3 Computer simulation studies of atrial fibrillation.Chapter4 Experimental and theoretical insights into fundamental mechanisms of antiarrhythmic drug actions on atrial fibrillation: prospects for improved pharmacotherapy.Chapter 5 Mechanisms of atrial fibrillation in animals and humans.Chapter 6 Three-dimensional images in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.Chapter 7 Signal processing of fibrillatory electrograms.Part 2 Practical approaches in atrial fibrillation.Chapter 8 Emerging technologies in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.Chapter 9 Techniques targeting the pulmonary veins.Chapter10 Techniques of linear lesion for atrial fibrillation ablation.Chapter 11 Ablation strategies in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.Chapter 12 Ablation strategies in chronic atrial fibrillation.Part 3 Special challenges in atrial fibrillation.Chapter 13 Diagnostic algorithm of atrial tachycardia following atrial fibrillation ablation: importance of localized reentries.Chapter 14 Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure.Chapter 15 Morbidity and mortality of ablation versus drugs.Chapter 16 Atrial mechanical function after atrial fibrillation ablation.Chapter 17 Surgery for atrial fibrillation: from scalpel to catheter and back?.Chapter 18 Electrogram-guided approachto ablation of atrial fibrillation
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-6349-1
- Editorial: Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 23/04/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés