Screen LibraryAtrial fibrillation ablation the state of the art based on the VeniceChart international consensus document /
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...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470692646 |
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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: 8226; Ablation techniques and technologies 8226; Procedural endpoints 8226; Patient management pre-, peri- and post-ablation 8226; Anticoagulation issues 8226; Prevention and treatmen |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xxii, 82 p.) : ill. (some col.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9780470692646 0470692642 9780470691731 (electronic bk.) 0470691735 (electronic bk.) |
| Index Number: | RC685 |
| CLC: | R541.7 |
| Contents: | Anatomy of the left atrium and pulmonary veins -- Pathophysiology of atrial fibrilation -- Techniques and technologies for atrial fibrilation catheter ablation -- Endpoints of catheter ablation for atrial fibrilation -- Patient management pre- and postablation -- Anticoagulation issues -- Periprocedural and late complications -- Short- and long-term efficacy. |