Atrial fibrillation is underdiagnosed and preventative strategies
are underutilized.
The disease is estimated to rise to an epidemic level,
increasing by over 50% by the end of the decade, occurring commonly
in the setting of otherwise ‘healthy’ aging.
Innovative Management of Atrial Fibrillation provides a
forum for a full discussion on this topical matter. Distinguished
experts from both electrophysiology and cardiac surgery place their
work in the context of future development, examining the
short-comings of current pharmacological treatments. This results
in a unique, comprehensive review for cardiologists, cardiac
surgeons and anyone who wishes to gain a complete perspective on
the fast-paced field of atrial fibrillation.
Material ranges from atrial pathophysiology to advanced
minimally invasive surgical ablation and cutting edge palliative
and curative therapeutic options. The book also includes the
examination of innovative management strategies and the next
generation of therapies, giving an essential insight into the
emerging potential of gene therapy.
Table of Content
List of Contributors.
Preface.
Part I. On the Atrial Substrate.
Chapter 1. Electrophysiologic Basis of Atrial Fibrillation.
Chapter 2. Neurological Basis of Atrial Fibrillation.
Chapter 3. Mechanical Basis of Atrial Fibrillation.
Chapter 4. Molecular Basis of Atrial Fibrillation.
Chapter 5. Atrial Plasticity.
Part II. Developing Strategies for AF Management.
Chapter 6. AV Node Ablation.
Chapter 7. Percutaneous Atrial Catheter Ablation.
Chapter 8. Implantable Device Therapy.
Chapter 9. Surgical Ablation Therapy I. Maze Procedure.
Chapter 10. Surgical Ablation Therapy II. Endocardium-Based
Catheter Ablation.
Chapter 11. Surgical Ablation Therapy III. Epicardium-Based
Catheter Ablation.
Chapter 12. Modification of the Left Atrial Appendage.
Part III. Potential Areas of Opportunity for AF
Management.
Chapter 13. Transpericardial Therapy.
Chapter 14. Gene Therapy.
Chapter 15. Tissue Engineering.
Index
About the author
David Schwartzman is the editor of Innovative Management of Atrial Fibrillation, published by Wiley.
Marco Zenati is the editor of Innovative Management of Atrial Fibrillation, published by Wiley.
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