Schwartzman / Zenati Innovative Management of Atrial Fibrillation

1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-1-4051-7259-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 208 Seiten, E-Book

Atrial fibrillation is underdiagnosed and preventative strategiesare underutilized.
The disease is estimated to rise to an epidemic level,increasing by over 50% by the end of the decade, occurring commonlyin the setting of otherwise "healthy" aging.
Innovative Management of Atrial Fibrillation provides aforum for a full discussion on this topical matter. Distinguishedexperts from both electrophysiology and cardiac surgery place theirwork in the context of future development, examining theshort-comings of current pharmacological treatments. This resultsin a unique, comprehensive review for cardiologists, cardiacsurgeons and anyone who wishes to gain a complete perspective onthe fast-paced field of atrial fibrillation.
Material ranges from atrial pathophysiology to advancedminimally invasive surgical ablation and cutting edge palliativeand curative therapeutic options. The book also includes theexamination of innovative management strategies and the nextgeneration of therapies, giving an essential insight into theemerging potential of gene therapy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schwartzman, David

Zenati, Marco

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Contributors.
Preface.
Part I. On the Atrial Substrate.
Chapter 1. Electrophysiologic Basis of Atrial Fibrillation.
Chapter 2. Neurological Basis of Atrial Fibrillation.
Chapter 3. Mechanical Basis of Atrial Fibrillation.
Chapter 4. Molecular Basis of Atrial Fibrillation.
Chapter 5. Atrial Plasticity.
Part II. Developing Strategies for AF Management.
Chapter 6. AV Node Ablation.
Chapter 7. Percutaneous Atrial Catheter Ablation.
Chapter 8. Implantable Device Therapy.
Chapter 9. Surgical Ablation Therapy I. Maze Procedure.
Chapter 10. Surgical Ablation Therapy II. Endocardium-BasedCatheter Ablation.
Chapter 11. Surgical Ablation Therapy III. Epicardium-BasedCatheter Ablation.
Chapter 12. Modification of the Left Atrial Appendage.
Part III. Potential Areas of Opportunity for AFManagement.
Chapter 13. Transpericardial Therapy.
Chapter 14. Gene Therapy.
Chapter 15. Tissue Engineering.
Index

Über Autor(innen)

David Schwartzman is the editor of Innovative Management of Atrial Fibrillation, published by Wiley.

Marco Zenati is the editor of Innovative Management of Atrial Fibrillation, published by Wiley.