Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: The State of the Art based on the Venicechart International Consensus Document

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 104
Publication Date: 2007-10-31
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405180382
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405180382
Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
In recent years, catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation has become a widespread treatment modality in electrophysiology laboratories all over the world. Nevertheless, many aspects of the therapy are controversial.
Developed by world-renowned experts in the field, this book presents a comprehensive and up-to date overview of all the most important and debated aspects of atrial fibrillation ablation, including:
Ablation techniques and technologies
Procedural endpoints
Patient management pre-, peri- and post-ablation
Anticoagulation issues
Prevention and treatment of complications
Definition of success and long-term results
The text expands upon the content of the VeniceChart international consensus document on atrial fibrillation ablation and is enriched by several explanatory figures and tables. It provides a highly valuable source of information not only for researchers and specialists in electrophysiology, but also for general cardiologists, internists, fellows in cardiology and medical students.
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