Ihor Gussak, MD, PhD, Charles Antzelevitch, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, Arthur A.M. Wilde, MD, PhD, Brian D. Powell, MD, Michael J. Ackerman, MD, PhD and Win-Kuang Shen, MD

From the reviews of the second edition: "This second edition incorporates up-to-date research that continues to expand this rapidly growing field. Each chapter provides established data from historic studies and current research by experts from around the world. ... designed for a broad audience from medical students to clinicians and scientists ... . This is a useful resource for anyone interested in the field of cardiac electrophysiology. Multiple authors offer different approaches and styles of providing information, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the various topics." (Daniel Masvidal, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2013)

• Secondary Hereditary and Acquired Cardiac Channelopathies and Sudden Cardiac Death.- Cardiac Remodeling.- Arrhythmias and Arrhythmia Management in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.- Sudden Cardiac Death in Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Skeletal Muscular Dystrophy.- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy / Dysplasia.- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and the Risk of Sudden Death.- Acquired (Drug-Induced) Long and Short QT Syndromes.- Acquired Form of Brugada Syndrome.- Clinical Rhythmology: Diagnostic Methods and Tools.- Abnormal Electrical Functions of the Heart and Their Diagnoses in Clinic.- Diagnostic Electrocardiography.- Microvolt T Wave Alternans: Mechanisms and Implications for Prediction of Sudden Cardiac Death.- Heart Rate Variability: Measurements and Risk Stratification.- Orthostatic Challenge Tests: Active Standing and Head-Up Tilt.- Signal Averaged ECG Surface Mapping and Magneto-Electrocardiography.- Ambulatory Monitoring: Holter, Event Recorders, External, and Implantable Loop Recorders and Wireless Technology.- Device Therapy for Remote Patient Management.- Invasive Electrophysiologic Testing: Role in Sudden Death Prediction.- Provocative (Drug) Testing in Inherited Arrhythmias.- Novel Predictors of Sudden Cardiac Death.- Genetic Testing.- Risk Stratification of Sudden Cardiac Death in Acquired Clinical Conditions.- Screening for Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death.- Risk Stratification for Sudden Death in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.- Sudden Death in Athletes.- Cardiac Channelopathies and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.- Heart Failure and Sudden Death.- Neurologic Conditions and Sudden Death.- Sudden Cardiac Death and Alcohol.- Sudden Cardiac Death and Addictive Chemical Substances.- Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sudden Death.- Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Chronic Kidney Disease.- Clinical Trials in Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention: Principles and Endpoints.-Treatment and Prevention Modalities.- Treatment Modalities.- ClinicalRole of Antiarrhythmic Drugs in the Prevention of Sudden Death.- Non-Antiarrhythmic Drugs in Sudden Death Prevention.- Non-Surgical Treatment and Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation.- Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.- Catheter Ablation for Triggered Ventricular Fibrillation and Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia.- Catheter Ablation for Scar-Dependent Ventricular Tachycardia.- The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: Technical and Clinical Considerations.- Beyond Sudden Death Prevention: Minimizing ICD Shocks and Morbidity, and Optimizing Efficacy.- Pacing and Cardiac Resynchronization.