Atrial fibrillation ablation [[electronic resource] ] : the state of the art based on the VeniceChart international consensus document / / edited by Andrea Natale, Antonio Raviele

• Pubblicazione: Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2007
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (106 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.1; 616.10682
• Soggetto topico: Atrial fibrillation - Treatment; Catheter ablation
• Altri autori: NataleAndrea RavieleAntonio
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Atrial Fibrillation Ablation : THE STATE OF THE ART BASED ON THE VENICECHART INTERNATIONAL CONSENSUS DOCUMENT; Contents; Preface; Contributors; VeniceChart Task Force Composition; 1 Anatomy of the left atrium and pulmonary veins; 2 Pathophysiology of atrial fibrilation; 3 Techniques and technologies for atrial fibrilation catheter ablation; 4 Endpoints of catheter ablation for atrial fibrilation; 5 Patient management pre- and postablation; 6 Anticoagulation issues; 7 Periprocedural and late complications; 8 Short- and long-term efficacy; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: In recent years, catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation has become a widespread treatment modality in electrophysiology laboratories all over the world. Nevertheless, many aspects of the therapy are controversial. Developed by world-renowned experts in the field, this book presents a comprehensive and up-to date overview of all the most important and debated aspects of atrial fibrillation ablation, including: Ablation techniques and technologies Procedural endpoints Patient management pre-, peri- and post-ablation Anticoagulation issues Prevention and treatment
• Titolo autorizzato: Atrial fibrillation ablation
• ISBN: 1-281-30939-7; 9786611309398; 0-470-69264-2; 0-470-69173-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910145701003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II