Atrial Fibrillation

From the reviews:"The use of ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation has captured the greatest attention in journals and at national meetings, and it is a major focus of this book. … I congratulate the editors for a timely and important book. … this book may appeal primarily to the interventional clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, it would be a worthwhile investment for the surgeon, internist, or cardiologist with an interest in this rapidly evolving and important topic." (Richard L. Page, The New England Journal of Medicine, September, 2008)"This comprehensive review of atrial fibrillation focuses on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, latest technologies, indications for treatment, and treatment. … is an excellent source of knowledge for clinicians and researchers in various specialties such as cardiology, cardiac surgery, internal medicine, and other allied medical professions, who will be involved in the care of these patients. … This timely book, written by eminent authors, provides a state-of-the-art review of atrial fibrillation." (Carlos D Giraldo, Doody’s Review Service, July, 2008)

• Introduction: Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation and Impact on Health System.- Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation The Rising Prevalence.- Economic Costs Associated with Atrial Fibrillation.- Cost-Effectiveness of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.- Pathophysiology, Molecular Mechanisms, and Genetics of Atrial Fibrillation.- Cellular Electrophysiology and the Substrate for Atrial Fibrillation.- Electrical and Structural Remodeling in Atrial Fibrillation.- Genetics of Atrial Fibrillation: The Clinician's Perspective.- Dominant Frequency Mapping to Assess the Consequences of Remodeling in the Mechanism of Atrial Fibrillation.- Intracellular Calcium Dynamics and Atrial Fibrillation.- Role of the Vagus in AF Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Applications.- Atrial Fibrillation Genetic Considerations: The Basic Scientist's Perspective.- Medical Treatment in Atrial Fibrillation.- Review of Recent Trials of Medical Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation.- Antithrombotic Treatment and Cardioversion of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.- Current Role of Medical Therapy for Prevention or Termination of Atrial Fibrillation.- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation.- Applied Cardiac Anatomy for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation.- Selection of Ablation Catheters, Energy Sources, and Power Delivery.- Anatomically Guided Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation and Catheter Ablation.- Hybrid Strategies for Ablation of Permanent AF.- Isolation of Pulmonary Vein Antrum Triggers.- Complications and Definition of Success.- Strategies on How to Diagnose, Prevent, and Treat Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.- Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation.- Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation with Cardiac Surgery.- Epicardial Atrial Fibrillation Ablation.- Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatmentof Atrial Fibrillation.- Imaging, Technologies, and Associated Arrhythmias.- CT and MR Images in Atrial Fibrillation.- Integrative Approaches to Imaging.- Novel Balloon Catheter Technologies for Pulmonary Vein/Antrum Isolation.- Remote Catheter Navigation.- Insight into the Pathophysiology of Atrial Flutter and Its Relationship to Atrial Fibrillation.- Ablation Strategies for Left Atrial Flutter.- Future Directions in Atrial Fibrillation.- Atrial Fibrillation: Future Directions.