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1 online resource (492 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Advertisement; Preface; List of contributors; VeniceChart task force composition; VeniceChart Task Force Co-Chairmen; VeniceChart Task Force Working Groups; List of abbreviations; CHAPTER 1: Anatomy of structures relevant to atrial fibrillation ablation; Introduction; Left atrium; Pulmonary veins; Atrial septum/fossa ovalis; Superior vena cava; Left atrial appendage; Left atrial ridge and ligament of Marshall; Mitral isthmus; Interatrial conduction pathways alternative to Bachmann's bundle; Ganglionated plexi; Phrenic nerves; Esophagus; Conclusions |
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CHAPTER 2: Pathophysiology of atrial fibrillationIntroduction; Diseases associated with AF and the role of fibrosis; Genetic factors and ion channel diseases; Electrophysiological mechanisms; CHAPTER 3: Techniques and technologies for atrial fibrillation catheter ablation; PV isolation; Segmental/ostial PV isolation; Circumferential PV ablation; Circumferential/antral PVI; New tools and techniques to perform PV isolation; Electrogram-based ablation or CFAE ablation; Linear lesions; Autonomic GP ablation; Localization of left atrial GP by endocardial high-frequency stimulation |
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Catheter ablation of left atrial GPAblation of AF nests guided by real-time spectral mapping in sinus rhythm; Sequential ablation strategy; Future technologies; CHAPTER 4: Endpoints of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation; PV isolation; Electrogram-based ablation or CFAEs ablation; Linear lesions; Autonomic GP ablation; Coronary sinus and other thoracic veins ablation; CHAPTER 5: Patient management pre-, during-, and postablation; Preablation management; Informed consent and preablation fasting; Management during ablation; Postprocedural management; Rhythm outcome; Antiarrhythmic therapy |
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Late surveillanceCHAPTER 6: Periprocedural and long-term anticoagulation; Introduction; Preablation anticoagulation and TEE; Anticoagulation during the ablation procedure; Postablation anticoagulation; CHAPTER 7: Periprocedural and late complications; Cardiac tamponade; Thromboembolic events; PV stenosis; PN injury; Atrioesophageal fistula; Periesophageal vagal injury; Vascular complications; Acute coronary artery injury; Air emboli; Catheter entrapment in the MV or PV; Organized left atrial tachyarrhythmias after AF ablation; Adverse impact on atrial contractility |
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Radiation exposure during catheter ablation of AFCHAPTER 8: Short- and long-term efficacy of catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation; Introduction; Definition of success; Acute efficacy of AF ablation; Mid- to long-term efficacy of AF ablation; Very long-term efficacy of AF ablation; Efficacy in nonparoxysmal AF; Mechanisms of AF ablation failure; Conclusion; CHAPTER 9: Indications to atrial fibrillation ablation and cost-effectiveness; Indications to catheter ablation of AF; Cost-effectiveness of catheter ablation |
| Summary |
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 |
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CHAPTER 10: Clinical trials on atrial fibrillation/ future perspectives |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Atrial fibrillation -- Treatment
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Catheter ablation.
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Catheter Ablation
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Atrial fibrillation -- Treatment
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Catheter ablation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Raviele, Antonio
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| ISBN |
9781119963837 |
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1119963834 |
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