This book covers all the major aspects associated with pathophysiological development of cardiac arrhythmias (covering enhanced or suppressed automaticity, triggered activity, or re-entry), from basic concepts through disease association, limitations of current pharmacotherapy and implant therapies and on-going trials and analysis of new biomarkers based on current knowledge of cellular interaction and signalling. The book describes novel and state-of-the-art methods for differentiating between the major types of arrhythmia, structural abnormalities and current practice guidelines and determination of risk stratification associated with sudden cardiac death. A particular focus is on arrhythmias associated with atrial fibrillation and includes details of associations with cardiac disease, current detection, analysis and imaging and future perspectives.
From the reviews:
"This book encompasses the progress in the field of cardiac arrhythmias over the past decades. ... Designed for a broad audience from trainees to seasoned electrophysiologists, the book is able to educate such an audience through comprehensive information from basic anatomy of arrhythmias and diagnostic methods to advanced, up-to-date options of treatment. ... This book is an excellent and comprehensive resource for anyone interested in improving their understanding and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias." (Daniel Masvidal, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2014)
"This book encompasses the progress in the field of cardiac arrhythmias over the past decades. ... Designed for a broad audience from trainees to seasoned electrophysiologists, the book is able to educate such an audience through comprehensive information from basic anatomy of arrhythmias and diagnostic methods to advanced, up-to-date options of treatment. ... This book is an excellent and comprehensive resource for anyone interested in improving their understanding and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias." (Daniel Masvidal, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2014)