Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, 2011 Update: The State of the Art based on the VeniceChart International Consensus Document [Paperback]

This concise text presents best practices for all aspects of atrial fibrillation ablation as outlined in the new version of the VeniceChart International Consensus document, which is presented in conjunction with the biannual Venice Arrhythmias conference. In addition to discussing the latest in a-fib ablation research, this 2011 update covers all the key areas of therapy and patient management, including:

Techniques and technologies
Procedural endpoints
Patient management pre-, peri- and post-ablation
Prevention and treatment of complications
Definition of success and long-term results

With contributions from the worlds recognized thought leaders in this field, this book is a highly valuable source of information not only for specialists in electrophysiology, but also for general cardiologists, fellows in cardiology and others interested in this dynamic and increasingly important topic.

Preface, vii

List of contributors, ix

VeniceChart task force composition, xxxiii

List of abbreviations, xxxvii

1 Anatomy of structures relevant to atrial fibrillation ablation, 1

2 Pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation, 20

3 Techniques and technologies for atrial fibrillation catheter ablation, 35

4 Endpoints of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, 61

5 Patient management pre-, during-, and postablation, 70

6 Periprocedural and long-term anticoagulation, 77

7 Periprocedural and late complications, 85

8 Short- and long-term efficacy of catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation, 118

9 Indications tol3C