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by: Jonathan S. Steinberg
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2009-10-26
ASIN: 160547343X
EAN: 9781605473437
sales rank: 187181
Geared to cardiology fellows in electrophysiology rotations, Electrophysiology: The Basics provides very specific information based on the outline that specifies what content must be covered in training programs. This pocket guide is authored by prominent electrophysiology instructors and is very practical, discussing the cases the trainee will be seeing. Advanced information is presented in an accessible format; traditional didactic text is combined with bulleted lists and limited, but seminal references. This book will appeal to all cardiology fellows, residents, physicians interested in recertification, medical students, nurses in the electrophysiology lab, and the arrhythmia/device clinic.
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publisher: Springer, published: 2011-05-03
ASIN: 1849963894
EAN: 9781849963893
sales rank: 383874
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in cardiology. There are currently no comprehensive case based books in this field. A Case Review of Cardiac Electrophysiology is a case based review of cardiac electrophysiology. The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive case based review of cardiac electrophysiology. It will include implantable device cases as well as ablation cases and difficult clinical cases and may be used as a useful review in cardiac electrophysiology for those taking board examinations. There will also be cases that will be useful for associate professionals working in the field of cardiac electrophysiology including those individuals working for industry.
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publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2007-09-28
ASIN: 0781744849
EAN: 9780781744843
sales rank: 363931
Organized by therapeutic goals, the Third Edition of this comprehensive textbook on electrotherapies provides a fundamental understanding of contemporary, evidence-based intervention and assessment procedures. The text takes a problem-oriented approach and recommends interventions consistent with both theory and the clinical efficacy of the intervention for specific, clearly identified clinical disorders. This edition has a new chapter on electrical stimulation and biofeedback for genitourinary dysfunction, including incontinence management in both women and men. All the intervention-based chapters have a new format that emphasizes evidence-based practice and practical application. Additional self-study questions are included in each chapter. NEW TO THIS EDITION: - New chapter on Electrical Stimulation and Biofeedback for Genitourinary Dysfunction (Chapter 9) includes topics such as incontinence management in both women and men, and gives solid evidence to support or refute specific procedures.
- New organization
- Chapter on mechanisms of pain transmission and pain control with electrotherapy will be moved up to chapter 4 to make the first four chapters the theoretical basis for the clinical application chapters that follow.
- Chapter on electrophysiologic evaluation will become the last chapter (chapter 12) in order to enable students to meet core educational competencies.
- New chapter format for the intervention chapters (chapters 5-11) adds consistency and clarity to emphasize evidenced-based practice and practical application.
- Additional self-study questions are included in each chapter to enhance understanding of key concepts.
- New emphasis on evidence-based preferential practice patterns.
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by: Paul D. Purves
publisher: Cardiotext Publishing, published: 2011-12-01
ASIN: 1935395491
EAN: 9781935395492
sales rank: 616493
The Essential Visual Guide to Basic Cardiac Electrophysiology Cardiac Electrophysiology: A Visual Guide for Nurses, Techs, and Fellows fulfills the need of allied health personnel and new fellows for a practical, hands-on pictorial guide that clearly illustrates the essential concepts of clinical cardiac electrophysiology. More than 70 high-quality tracings, diagrams, fluoroscopic images, and electroanatomic maps accompanied by detailed discussions of each image offer a fundamental understanding of cardiac electrophysiology equipment, principles, and procedures: - Catheter placement, hardware connections, and intracardiac signals
- Normal electrogram sequences associated with sinus rhythm
- Methodologies used to uncover the mechanisms of common clinical tachycardias
In addition, commentaries provided throughout the book introduce more advanced principles for readers who want to delve further into the EP study. Authored by a team of experts, Cardiac Electrophysiology: A Visual Guide for Nurses, Techs, and Fellows is an invaluable resource for a complex technology, providing superb guidance in acclimating new trainees and personnel to the EP laboratory and empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed to practice clinical electrophysiology.
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publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2008-10-08
ASIN: 0781766036
EAN: 9780781766036
sales rank: 272601
This book provides a comprehensive and clinically based approach to the diagnosis and management of arrhythmia disorders for the cardiology fellow and practicing general cardiologist. The clinical approach encompasses evidence-based medicine as well as practical pearls for the diagnosis and management of arrhythmia disorders. Chapters provide a comprehensive discussion of arrhythmia disorders, from noninvasive diagnostic strategies through pharmacologic and invasive therapeutic strategies. The level of sophistication ranges from the most basic to more sophisticated topics, and provides an excellent complement to Josephson's more advanced text.
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by: Ziad Issa MD
publisher: Saunders, published: 2008-12-10
ASIN: 1416059989
EAN: 9781416059981
sales rank: 444845
Another timely companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease, this unique volume focuses on the clinical aspects of all types of cardiac arrhythmias and offers the most up-to-date guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. You'll get expert coverage of hot topics such as mechanisms of arrhythmias, electrophysiologic testing, mapping and navigation modalities, ablation energy sources, sinus node dysfunction, conduction disturbances, atrial tachyarrhythmias, preexcitation syndromes and all types of ventricular and supraventricular tachycardias. Expert Consult functionality allows you to access the entire contents of the book online, from any Internet connection.- Offers unique perspectives from a three-author team whose members are affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the leading centers for arrhythmia research and treatment including
- Includes Expert Consult, to allow you to access the entire contents of the book from any Internet connection.
- Presents consistent organization with all chapters written to a template that shows every arrhythmia type in a similar manner so you can quickly locate desired information.
- Covers a wide array of topics including mechanisms of arrhythmias, electrophysiologic testing, mapping and navigation modalities, ablation energy sources, sinus node dysfunction, conduction disturbances, atrial tachyarrhythmias, preexcitation syndromes and all types of ventricular and supraventricular tachycardias.
- Reinforces the extensive text with management algorithms and treatment guidelines to aid visual learning.
Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.
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by: Douglas P. Zipes MD
publisher: Saunders, published: 2009-05-06
ASIN: 1416059733
EAN: 9781416059738
sales rank: 526032
Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside defines the entire state of current scientific and clinical knowledge in this subspecialty. In response to the many major recent developments in the field, Drs. Zipes and Jalife have completely updated this modern classic, making the 5th Edition the most significant revision yet. From our latest understanding of ion channels, molecular genetics, and cardiac electrical activity through newly recognized syndromes, unique needs of special patient populations, and new diagnostic and therapeutic options, you'll find all the state-of-the-art guidance you need to make informed, effective clinical decisions. What's more, a significantly restructured organization, a new full-color layout, and full-text online access make reference easier than ever.- Integrates the latest scientific understanding of arrhythmias with the newest clinical applications, giving you an informed basis for choosing the right treatment and management options for each patient.
- Synthesizes the knowledge of preeminent authorities in cardiology, physiology, pharmacology, pediatrics, biophysics, pathology, cardiothoracic surgery, and biomedical engineering from around the world, giving you a well-rounded, expert grasp of every issue that affects your patient management.
- Contains 24 new chapters (listed below) as well as exhaustive updates throughout, to keep you current with new scientific knowledge, newly discovered arrhythmia syndromes, and new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
- Developmental Regulation of Cardiac Ion Channels
- Neural Mechanisms of Initiating and Maintaining Arrhythmias
- Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Acquired Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Inheritable Sodium Channel Diseases
- Inheritable Potassium Channel Diseases
- Inheritable Diseases of Intracellular Calcium Regulation
- Morphological Correlates of Atrial Arrhythmias
- Andersen-Tawil Syndrome
- Timothy Syndrome
- Progressive Cardiac Conduction Disease
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Arrhythmias in Patients with Neurologic Disorders
- Autonomic Testing
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Energy Sources for Catheter Ablation
- Linear Lesions to Ablate Atrial Fibrillation
- Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Structural Heart Disease
- Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients without Structural Heart Disease
- Catheter Ablation in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
- Features a completely new section on "Arrhythmias in Special Populations" that explores arrhythmias in athletes ... gender differences in arrhythmias ... arrhythmias in pediatric patients ... and sleep-disordered breathing and arrhythmias.
- Offers an attractive new full-color design featuring color photos, tables, flow charts, ECGs, and more, making clinically actionable information easy to find and absorb at a glance.
- Includes full-text online access via Expert Consult, making reference easier for busy practitioners.
Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.
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by: Reginald T. Ho
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2009-08-18
ASIN: 1605475904
EAN: 9781605475905
sales rank: 615615
Featuring a comprehensive collection of intracardiac recordings, fluoroscopic images, and electroanatomic maps, this book is a practical, concise but complete guide to diagnosis and ablation of cardiac arrhythmias in the electrophysiology laboratory. Each chapter focuses on a specific arrhythmia and presents a systematic discussion of diagnostic and ablation criteria, followed by an atlas of electrophysiologic recordings. These illustrations demonstrate all key aspects of the arrhythmia: electrophysiologic features, mode of induction and termination, response to diagnostic pacing maneuvers, classic presentations, unusual manifestations, mapping techniques, and target site criteria for ablation.
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by: Mark E. Josephson
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2008-06-17
ASIN: 0781777399
EAN: 9780781777391
sales rank: 743540
Fully revised and updated for its Fourth Edition, Dr. Josephson's classic text provides a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias and the therapeutic interventions used to treat arrhythmias. The book details the electrophysiologic methodology required to define the mechanism and site of origin of arrhythmias so that safe and effective therapy can be chosen. Close attention is given to the mechanisms, clinical implications, and limitations of current therapeutic interventions, including drugs, implantable devices, and catheter and surgical ablation. More than 1,100 illustrations clarify the concepts and techniques presented in the text. This edition has a new full-color design. A companion Website offers the fully searchable text with all illustrations.
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by: Mithilesh K. Das MBBS
publisher: Saunders, published: 2012-04-13
ASIN: 1437720293
EAN: 9781437720297
sales rank: 1461578
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