Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, 2011 Update

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 world s 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.

This concise text presents best practices for all aspects of atrialfibrillation ablation as outlined in the new version of theVeniceChart International Consensus document, which is presented inconjunction with the biannual Venice Arrhythmias conference. Inaddition to discussing the latest in a-fib ablation research, this2011 update covers all the key areas of therapy and patientmanagement, including:* Techniques and technologies* Procedural endpoints* Patient management pre-, peri- and post-ablation* Prevention and treatment of complications* Definition of success and long-term resultsWith contributions from the world's recognized thoughtleaders in this field, this book is a highly valuable source ofinformation not only for specialists in electrophysiology, but alsofor general cardiologists, fellows in cardiology and othersinterested in this dynamic and increasingly important topic.

Preface, viiList of contributors, ixVeniceChart task force composition, xxxiiiList of abbreviations, xxxvii1 Anatomy of structures relevant to atrial fibrillationablation, 12 Pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation, 203 Techniques and technologies for atrial fibrillationcatheter ablation, 354 Endpoints of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation615 Patient management pre-, during-, and postablation706 Periprocedural and long-term anticoagulation, 777 Periprocedural and late complications, 858 Short- and long-term efficacy of catheter ablationprocedures for atrial fibrillation, 1189 Indications to atrial fibrillation ablation andcost-effectiveness, 12710 Clinical trials on atrial fibrillation/futureperspectives, 13711 Surgical approach/ablation, 16112 Hospital equipment and facilities, personnel, trainingrequirements, and competences, 176Index, 184