The book comprises the proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Cardiac arrhythmias, held in Venice, October 7-10,1997 and represents an update on the most recent advances in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Atrial Fibrillation: Mechanisms and Clinical Aspects.- Atrial Fibrillation: Cardioversion and Drug Prophylaxis.- Atrial Fibrillation: Ablation Procedures.- Atrial Fibrillation: Internal Defibrillation.- Atrial Fibrillation: Prevention of Thromboembolism.- Atrial Flutter and Other Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias.- Sudden Death Risk Stratification after Acute Myocardial Infarction.- Prevention of Sudden Death in Post-MI Patients.- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: Clinical Issues and New Indications.- Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias: Uncommon Forms.- Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias: Management.- Syncope: Advances in Pathophysiology and Diagnosis.- Vasovagal Syncope: Therapy.- Cardiac Pacing: New and Controversial Indications.- Cardiac Pacing: Different Modes of Stimulation.- Cardiac Pacing: Other Issues.- Progress in Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias.
