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The MediFocus Guidebook on Atrial Fibrillation is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including risk factors of Atrial Fibrillation, standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Atrial Fibrillation, results of the latest clinical trials, support groups and additional resources, and promising new treatments on the horizon. This one of a kind Guidebook offers answers to your critical health questions including the latest treatments, clinical trials, and expert research; high quality, professional level information you can trust and understand culled from the latest peer-reviewed journals; and a unique resource to find leading experts, institutions, and support organizations including contact information and hyperlinks. This Guidebook was updated on May 25, 2010. ... Read more

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Illustrated throughout with annotated multichannel tracings, Pulmonary Vein Recordings is an essential reference for electrophysiologists, fellows in training, and all those involved in the mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation. The tracings have been carefully chosen to convey important practical points as well as useful tips, and electrograms from rare and interesting cases are also included. Safe and effective pulmonary vein ablation is facilitated by a clear understanding of electrogram patterns, including the identification of the endpoint of pulmonary vein disconnection. ... Read more

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Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

Edited by

Etienne Aliot, MD, FESC, FACC, FHRS Chief of Cardiology, Hôpital Central, University of Nancy, France
Michel Haïssaguerre, MD Chief of Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, France
Warren M. Jackman, MD Chief of Electrophysiology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, USA

In this text, internationally recognized authors explore and explain the advances in basic and clinical electrophysiology that have had the greatest impact on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Designed to assist in patient care, stimulate research projects, and continue the remarkable advances in catheter ablation of AF , the book covers:

• the fundamental concepts of AF, origin of signals, computer simulation, and updated reviews of ablation tools


• the present practical approaches to the ablation of specific targets in the fibrillating atria, including pulmonary veins, atrial neural network, fragmented electrograms, and linear lesions, as well as the strategies in paroxysmal or chronic AF or facing left atrial tachycardias


• the special challenge of heart failure patients, the impact of ablation on mortality, atrial mechanical function, and lessons from surgical AF ablation

Richly illustrated by numerous high-quality images, Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation will help every member of the patient care team. ... Read more

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Filling a gap in the literature, this all-encompassing reference explores the epidemiology, mechanisms, and pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation and compiles the latest diagnostic and treatment practices for patient care. The book summarizes the most recent advances in symptom relief, drug development, device management, and long-term control of heart rhythm abnormalities andreviews the latest studies on the prevention of stroke and other thromboembolic events in patients with valvular and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Finally, it offers new strategies to improve the therapy and outcomes of patients suffering from the myriad of complications associated with atrial fibrillation. ... Read more

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Excellent analysis of a trending subject
A most comprehensive and very informative text concerning a subject all of us baby boomers should read. It is written primarily for the health care professional,but the editors did an excellent jobwhen explaining topics currently problematic -- when considering atrial fib treatmentoptions.I wish they wouldwrite volume two!The charts and drawings for illustrations could be cleaned up,but this is written so well, one willhardly notice. The book is referenced in extremelywell written fashion, and should be recommendedas an excellent source for AF in any library on the subject.They (the authors) go into great detail explaining results and possibilities of virtually every known study done,offering suggestions which for the most part are excellent. The general lay population can read this and appreciate the task they accomplished by writing on such a topic so difficult,yet lowering the diction to explain concepts which might seem a little selective.This is done by them correctly seeking the "rate" method of correcting the AFib in question which is much easier, yet of course,not a simple undergoing.Although,not a pleasant subject to discuss,atrial fibrillation is coming to the forefront of problems that anyone over 50 should consider as a subject one should know just a little more about.This book can do just that for all of us . guyairey ... Read more

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A unique book, covering the treatment of the commonest sustained cardiac arrhythmia in both hospital and general practice. It brings together the theory, principals, and practice of managing this condition in the light of the many recent advances in treatment. ... Read more

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Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia, especially in elderly persons. Current recommendations outline pharmacologic and interventional therapies designed to minimize the risk of stroke and other morbidities that can accompany this condition. In this article, Drs Basu Ray and Heist review treatment options for cardioversion and control of rate and rhythm and make suggestions for best management in patients with chronic or intermittent AF.

Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent sustained arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice. Chronic or intermittent AF is found in about 0.4% of persons in the general US population, and the prevalence increases to greater than 8% in persons older than 80 years (1). AF can result in significant morbidity, including congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke.

In recent years, management strategies for AF have expanded significantly and include new drugs for rhythm conversion (2) as well as interventional methods that can potentially cure this disorder (3). Physicians who encounter AF in clinical practice face the challenge of staying current with recommendations on heart rate control, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, cardioversion, and antithrombotic therapy. Curative treatment by catheter ablation or surgical maze procedure shows promise, but appropriate use in AF awaits results of randomized trials. ... Read more

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The attack of atrial fibrillation experienced by President Bushof the United States attracted more attention from the general publicto atrial fibrillation than ever before. Also, there is a growing bodyof knowledge of the pathophysiologic mechanism, the pathology andepidemiology, and especially of the thrombo-embolic complications ofthis arrhythmia, which is responsible for a renewed interest of theclinician in this very common human arrhythmia. These new perspectiveson atrial fibrillation were presented during a conference on `AtrialFibrillation, a Treatable Disease?', organized on May 7, 1992, inAmsterdam, the Netherlands.
Atrial fibrillation is not the prerogative of the cardiologist only.Many practitioners from other areas in health care, in particulargeneral physicians, internists and neurologists, are faced with thisarrhythmia and its untoward consequences. This book bridges the gapbetween theory, experiment and the clinic. Emphasis is therefore onthe selection of the optimal approach, including pharmacotherapy,catheter ablation, pacemaker and surgical therapy, based on thecurrent scientific insights in the mechanism and prevention of atrialfibrillation.
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Nothing new
I'm off to the 2009 Boston AF symposium next week. I have been performing ablations for 9 years. I was looking for a book that summarizes where we are in the process in a single tome. Obviously a difficult task in a changing field, but progress has stagnated recently, so it is an appropriate time to start writing textbooks.
This one does reasonably well and is up to date. However, if you are already proficient in ablation for AF it doesn't really offer any new insights and if you are just starting it is probably a little misleading. For instance, in some chapters it still allows some of the less forthcoming practitioners in the field regarding potential of the success to continue their obviously inaccurate exaggeration. This harms the field in general and I think these people need to be audited - the authors know of whom I speak. So if a newer operator quotes from Chapter 10 a 90% success rate from the procedure described (presumably a single procedure - not mentioned), he or she is grossly misleading the patients, as we know from every other study.
Overall, I think the book achieves its goal of summarizing what is known about AF ablation now and where the field is likely headed with only minimal need for grains of salt when reading certain authors. ... Read more

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Advancements in the treatment and prevention of Atrial Fibrillation are presented in this important new book. Atrial Fibrillation affects approximately 2.5 million individuals in the United States and is projected to affect 15 million individuals by 2050. In Atrial Fibrillation: From Bench to Bedside, the reader is provided with the latest information that is critically important in the daily care and for the potential cure of patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Each chapter deals with a different aspect of Atrial Fibrillation and was authored by internationally recognized experts in the evolving field of cardiac electrophysiology. This book is a single source that provides a multi-perspective look at and approach to Atrial Fibrillation. Because Atrial Fibrillation is so prevalent and affects all areas of medicine, the information in this book will be useful to cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, researchers, and all those in the medical field.

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An Investigative Report by an Inquisitive Patient

The author felt compelled to write this story after discovering he hadparoxysmal atrial fibrillation.He had little previous experiencewith personal illnesses.Now he found himself dealing with productionline medicine.This experience fostered skepticism, doubts,apprehensions and grave concerns.He discovered he was afflicted withone of the most elusive and complex cardiovascular problems thatinvolves the electrical impulse of the heart.This led him to unleashhis investigative experience to find out why more hasn't been done tocure the malady. ... Read more

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A little Out Of Date
Mr. E.A. Butler's book "My Heart the Doctors and Me".Is a wonderful tome about the authors journey thru afib at a time when much less information was available.That has all changed now along with knowledge and the drugs available for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.Unfortunately the journey for most of us is not over.

Mr. Butler might up date this good work.

Too Personal
I am an A-Fib sufferer and am always in search of more information on this condition to help me make good decisions about my care. Despite the title of the book which informs one that it is a first-person narrative, I was hopeful that it would also offer very current information on research and make medical and lifestyle management suggestions, maybe with a few personal notes so that I could share the experience of someone who has the same condition that I do. But the book was almost entirely about the mundane details of this man's experience with A-fib, with nothing about the science or medicine of the condition that I couldn't find by searching the Web. Perhaps I have had the condition too long and know too much, and it would be more helpful to a newly diagnosed person. But truly I didn't need to know exactly what his doctor said to him at every appointment, what his wife said, what he said, what hospitals he went to and how many hours he sat in the waiting room, etc. The book seemed to be a highly personal account written to help the author process the stress and specifics of his condition, which is fine, but usually that stuff goes into a private journal and isn't offered for sale as a medical treatise. I returned the book as it was just not useful to me.

FINALLY- SOMETHING THAT MAKES SENSE!!!
I've just completed reading My Heart, the Doctors and Me by E.A. Butler and am pleased to write this review. This book has been extremely helpful to me.While it covers the author's experiences with his own atrial fibrillation and is thoroughly researched, it also covers many, many other subjects concerning the heart.I believe every person who has any kind of palpitations, skipped beats, atrial or ventricular fibrillation should read this.My cardiologist originally alerted me to the availability of the book because he believes, as I do , that is a great assist to patients who have these problems.I also agree with International Heath News that is a " must read."

So What Else is New?
The book covered just about what every A-fib patient has or will go through once diagnosed. It reads like a journal with dates and personal experiences but if one is looking for insight or guidance, it just isn't here. I think one could get the same information and arrive a similar conclusions by reading the heart disease summaries on the internet.

So What Else is New?
The book covered just about what every A-fib patient has or will go through once diagnosed. It reads like a journal with dates and personal experiences but if one is looking for insight or guidance, it just isn't here. I think one could get the same information and arrive a similar conclusions by reading the heart disease summaries on the internet. ... Read more

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Internationally respected experts in the field of atrial fibrillation discuss the most current updated information concerning the mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation. A critical appraisal of new treatment strategies used in clinical practice is provided in a manner that will be useful to all physicians who treat patients with atrial fibrillation. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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A good translational review.
This book will interest both the cardiovascular clinicians involved in the treatment of AF, and the researchers who need to better understand the clinical relevance of their work. ... Read more

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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 of complications
• Definition of success and long-term results

The text expands upon the content of the VeniceChart international consensus document on atrial fibrillation ablation and is enriched by several explanatory figures and tables. It provides a highly valuable source of information not only for researchers and specialists in electrophysiology, but also for general cardiologists, internists, fellows in cardiology and medical students. ... Read more

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The authors describe a pragmatic approach to the targeting of such electrograms, and provide their interpretation of the mechanisms underlying specific activation patterns. This interpretation is confirmed in most cases by successful local ablation, as defined by a change in atrial fibrillation cycle length or termination of atrial fibrillation. This book provides a detailed, well-illustrated guide which students will find indespensible. ... Read more

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Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, U.K. Text on the current status of a wide range of nonpharmacological techniques for managing arrhythmia. For practitioners. 81 contributors, 42 U.S. DNLM: Atrial Fibrillation--therapy. ... Read more

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(Martin Dunitz) St. George's Hospital, London, UK. Pocket handbook examines the mechanisms of various types of atrial fibrillation, approaches to its management, and the assessment of thromboembolic risk in AF patients. Includes recent developments and the use of pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, radiofrequency ablation, and surgery. Trim size: 8 x 5.5 inches. Softcover. ... Read more

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been called the arrhythmia of the millennium.Millions of Americans suffer from paroxysmal or lone atrial fibrillation (AF without underlying heart disease), and many don’t even know they have it.There is no universally effective pharmacological treatment for lone atrial fibrillation (LAF) and relevant surgical procedures are expensive and not always successful.Lone Atrial Fibrillation: Towards a Cure is the result of my years of research into this debilitating disorder that has dogged me for 13 years.

The book is a useful manual for novice and veteran afibber alike; it debunks the mystery, myths and confusion surrounding LAF by providing the facts about the disorder liberally interspersed with personal "journeys" of fellow afibbers.Lone Atrial Fibrillation: Towards a Cure clearly describes the mechanism and known and potential causes of LAF; it discusses and assesses the various medical treatment options, both drug-based and surgical, and also covers alternative ways of dealing with LAF.It delves into the vital importance of diet in controlling episode severity and provides a detailed 10-step plan for managing LAF. ... Read more

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Must Read
I have just completed this wonderful book.Everything I wanted to ask my cardiologist has been discussed (not necessarily answered) in this book.I now understand my vagal LAF condition much better.Although, at times, the information is somewhat contradictory; it still lays out the options for us to test.I only wish that the studies involved larger samples.If only cardiologists would obtain the necessary data from patients and enter the information into a centralized database.Then we would have samples of millions instead of hundreds.Thank you Hans Larsen for doing all this work. ... Read more

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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Liege, Belgium. Concise overview for cardiologists presented in six chapters with discussion among the contributors following each chapter. 18 international contributors, including 4 U.S. ... Read more

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This comprehensive volume offers clinicians guidance on the management of atrial fibrillation, the commonest sustained disturbance of cardiac rhythm faced by physicians. Drs. Falk and Podrid have selected 21 of the world's foremost experts to discuss all aspects of this arrhythmia, from basic cellular electrophysiology, pathology, and epidemiology to the complex clinical decision involved in patient care. The contributors describe pharmacological, electrophysiological, and surgical therapies and address, in detail, the concerns most frequently arising in clinical practice - such as atrial fibrillation in the absence of overt cardiac disease, the efficacy and risks of antiarrhythmic therapy, control of the ventricular rate, proarrhythmic therapy, control of the ventricular rate, proarrhythmic responses to antiarrhythmic drugs, indications for anticoagulation therapy, and the management of refractory cases by surgery or ablation. ... Read more

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Practical management to atrial fibrillation
This book outlines difficult clinical scenarios related to atrial fibrillation and the most appropriate management.Excellent coverage on antiarrhytmics, catheter ablation, and pacing. ... Read more

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University of Limburg, The Netherlands.Text on sudden cardiac death and the electrophysiology of atrial and ventricular fibrillation, for cardiologists. Considers device therapy. 64 contributors, 15 U.S. DNLM: Ventricular Fibrillation - therapy. ... Read more