In the chapters published in the parent title to this book, Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 8th Edition, we presented a synthesis of clinical arrhythmias with underlying electrophysiology. Size limitations, however, prevented us from discussing these topics in great detail. Thus, we present this companion volume not only to provide more depth to these topics but also to present them in a format suitable for trainees, internists, and general cardiologists who specialize or are interested in arrhythmias and electrophysiology, as well as for electrophysiologists who need an up-to-date resource.
Unlike many other clinical texts that feature chapters contributed by dozens of respected authors in the field, this text was written by the three of us. By using this approach we could explain, integrate, coordinate, and educate in a comprehensive, cohesive fashion while avoiding redundancies and contradictions. We were able to choose our illustrations in a way that is certain to be understandable and explanatory. In addition, our practical experience allowed us to detail the actual application of the diagnostic and therapeutic concepts, from interpreting the scalar ECG to understanding intracavitary electrograms, from drug choices to implantable devices or placement of a catheter to shock, record, or ablate. In all chapters the readers can decide how much detail they want, from straightforward electrocardiography to practical electrophysiology to reading about mechanisms of arrhythmias. Other books in this field give abundant information on mechanisms but are of limited practical use, while others have a very pragmatic focus without much emphasis on the mechanistic underpinnings of therapy. We believe that this book provides a balanced, comprehensive perspective on the expanding field of diagnosis and treatment of clinical arrhythmias by featuring consistently organized chapters and juxtaposing theory and practical aspects of arrhythmia management, all enhanced by detailed full-color figures and useful references. We think that this book will find its place in the libraries of physicians and trainees and we hope readers will enjoy and learn from it.
Ziad F. Issa, John M. Miller, Douglas P. Zipes
Foreword
Disturbances in cardiac rhythm occur in a large proportion of the population. Arrhythmias can have sequelae that range from inconsequential to life-shortening. Sudden cardiac deaths and chronic disability are among the most frequent serious complications resulting from arrhythmias.
Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine includes an excellent section on rhythm disturbances edited and largely written by Douglas Zipes, the most accomplished and respected investigator and clinician in this field. However, there are many subjects that simply cannot be discussed in sufficient detail, even in a 2000-page densely packed book. For this reason, the current editors and I decided to commission a series of companions to the parent title. We were extremely fortunate to enlist Dr. Zipes' help in editing and writing Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology. Dr. Zipes, in turn, enlisted two talented collaborators, Drs. Ziad F. Issa and John M. Miller, to work with him to produce this excellent volume.
This book is unique in several respects. First and foremost is the very high quality of the content, which is accurate, authoritative, and clear; second, it is as up-to-date as last month's journals; third, the writing style and illustrations are consistent throughout with little, if any, duplication. The first four chapters on Electrophysiological Mechanisms of Cardiac Arrhythmias, Electrophysiological Testing, Mapping and Navigation Modalities, and Ablation Energy Sources provide a superb introduction to the field. This is followed by eighteen chapters on individual arrhythmias, each following a similar outline. Here, the authors lead us from a basic understanding of the arrhythmia to its clinical recognition, natural history, and management. The latter is moving rapidly from being largely drug-based to device-based, although many patients receive combination device-drug therapy. These options, as well as ablation therapy, are clearly spelled out as they apply to each arrhythmia.
We are proud to include Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology as a Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease, and we are fully confident that it will prove to be valuable to cardiologists, internists, investigators, and trainees.
Eugene Braunwald, Peter Libby, Robert O. Bonow, Douglas L. Mann
Key Features
- Offers unique perspectives from a three-author team whose members are affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the leading centers for arrhythmia research and treatment.
- Presents consistent organization with all chapters written to a template that shows every arrhythmia type in a similar manner so you can quickly locate desired information.
- Covers a wide array of topics including mechanisms of arrhythmias, electrophysiologic testing, mapping and navigation modalities, ablation energy sources, sinus node dysfunction, conduction disturbances, atrial tachyarrhythmias, preexcitation syndromes and all types of ventricular and supraventricular tachycardias.
- Reinforces the extensive text with management algorithms and treatment guidelines to aid visual learning.
Website Features
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CHAPTER 1 - Electrophysiological Mechanisms of Cardiac Arrhythmias
CHAPTER 2 - Electrophysiological Testing
CHAPTER 3 - Mapping and Navigation Modalities
CHAPTER 4 - Ablation Energy Sources
CHAPTER 5 - Sinus Node Dysfunction
CHAPTER 6 - Atrioventricular Conduction Abnormalities
CHAPTER 7 - Intraventricular Conduction Abnormalities
Chapter 8 - Focal Atrial Tachycardia
CHAPTER 9 - Isthmus-Dependent Atrial Flutter
CHAPTER 10 - Atypical (Non–Isthmus-Dependent) Atrial Flutter
CHAPTER 11 - Atrial Fibrillation
CHAPTER 12 - Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
CHAPTER 13 - Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia
CHAPTER 14 - Atrioventricular Reentrant Tachycardia
CHAPTER 15 - Variants of Preexcitation
CHAPTER 16 - Approach to Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardias
CHAPTER 17 - Approach to Wide QRS Complex Tachycardias
CHAPTER 18 - Postinfarction Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
CHAPTER 19 - Idiopathic Ventricular Tachycardia
CHAPTER 20 - Bundle Branch Reentrant Ventricular Tachycardia
CHAPTER 21 - Ventricular Tachycardia in Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
CHAPTER 22 - Other Ventricular Tachycardias
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Product Details
- Hardcover: 520 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (December 10, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416059989
- ISBN-13: 978-1416059981
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 1 inches
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