Cardiac Arrhythmias: Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment

The classic primer for treating arrhythmias safely and effectively—updated with new technologies, approaches, and guidelines

For 25 years, Cardiac Arrhythmias has been the go-to guide for non-specialists seeking a solid foundation in electrophysiology and its relationship to treating arrhythmias. Now, the pioneer and father of modern clinical electrophysiology, Eric Prystowsky, teams up with globally renowned experts to bring this landmark guide fully up to date.

In clear, engaging language, Cardiac Arrhythmias delivers everything you need to know about the practical application of electrophysiological principles. It covers basic electrocardiographic observations and clinical electrophysiologic correlates, including in-depth discussions of cardiac conduction, and provides a close look at specific arrhythmias, with diagnostic information from patient history, physical examination, lab tests, and therapy approaches. Subsequent chapters explore common clinical presentations of arrhythmias, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic modalities.

Whether you’re an internist, family practitioner, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, the integrated approach of Cardiac Arrhythmias will help you deliver the highest-quality care to every patient.
 
Features

    • NEW technologies, including implantable cardiac electrical devices and a wide range of catheter ablation procedures
    • NEW figures and information that clearly illustrate important concepts
    • Drugs used for cardiac arrhythmia treatment
    • NEW extensive discussions on the fundamentals of treatment, diagnosis, and management
    • NEW clinical trials and cases
    • NEW and classic articles provided for each chapter

CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Cardiac Conduction

Chapter 2. Electrocardiographic Consequences of Atrial and Ventricular Ectopy

Chapter 3. Bundle Branch Block

Chapter 4. Apparent Paradoxical Conduction

Chapter 5. Mechanisms of Tachycardia

Chapter 6. Supraventricular Tachycardia

Chapter 7. Preexcitation Syndromes

Chapter 8. Ventricular Tachycardia

Chapter 9. Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

Chapter 10. Bradycardia: Causes of Pauses

Chapter 11. Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Asymptomatic Individuals

Chapter 12. Narrow QRS Tachycardia

Chapter 13. Wide QRS Tachycardia

Chapter 14. Undiagnosed Syncope, Dizzy Spells, Palpitations

Chapter 15. Cardiac Arrest

Chapter 16. Arrhythmias during Acute Myocardial Infarction

Chapter 17. Techniques in Electrophysiologic Testing

Chapter 18. Noninvasive Methods

Chapter 19. Pharmacologic Therapy

Chapter 20. Operative Therapy of Arrhythmias

Chapter 21. Treatment of Tachycardia with Implanted Devices

Chapter 22. Devices and New Technologies

Chapter 23. AF Ablation

Chapter 24. VT Ablation