Practical guide to catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation / edited by Jonathan S. Steinberg, Pierre Jaïs, Hugh Calkins.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Steinberg, Jonathan S., editor.

Jaïs, Pierre, 1964- editor.

Calkins, Hugh, 1956- editor.

EBSCOhost.

Dr. D. Sergeant Pepper Memorial Fund.

Standardized Title:

Practical approach to catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Catheter ablation.

Atrial fibrillation--Surgery.

Atrial fibrillation.

Atrial Fibrillation--surgery.

Catheter Ablation--methods.

Surgery.

Medical Subjects:

Atrial Fibrillation--surgery.

Catheter Ablation--methods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 394 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ, USA : John Wiley and Sons, Ltd, 2016.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Now in its second edition, this practical guide offers clear-headed guidance to the successful application of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Edited by three globally-recognized clinician-educators and written by practitioners with vast experience using ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, the book concentrates on clinically-relevant information that providers can put to immediate use caring for patients. Providing a practical approach to this technically challenging and rapidly evolving field, this 28 chapter manual is designed to educate practitioners about the process of performing a successful ablation for atrial fibrillation. The authors emphasize "how to" details while providing detailed descriptions of Specific tasks related to the ablation procedure. They supplement their explanations with multiple diagram, photographs and figures. In addition to thorough coverage of the procedure, mapping systems and interpretation of electrogram recordings, the book also covers staffing, training and equipment requirements; periprocedural care; complications and how to manage a suboptimal result; and includes commentary on controversial issues such as differing energy sources and how to manage persistent atrial fibrillation. Hot topics such as new noninvasive imaging techniques, the treatment of challenging left atrial flutters, options for persistent atrial fibrillation and when a redo ablation is needed; and novel application of ablation targeting the autonomic nervous system are also discussed. This Second Edition: Takes a clear-headed practical approach to ablation of atrial fibrillation - long on actionable, clinically-relevant guidance, succinct and to-the-point on the theory behind the procedure, Edited by three leading, internationally-known electrophysiologists with extensive experience in ablation for atrial fibrillation, Written by an international team of experts reflecting global best practices from centres with considerable experience in the use of catheter ablation, In a user friendly format designed to serve the needs of new and experienced electrophysiologists, electrophysiology fellows, electrophysiology nurses and lab staff, this one concise reference provides everything the clinician needs to know about this complex procedure. Book jacket.

Contents:

Practical Guide to Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Indications for Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation; Introduction; The 2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS consensus document on Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation; Concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation; Stand-alone surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation; Indications for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation as defined by the 2010 European Society of Cardiology guidelines for atrial fibrillation management; Considerations on the published guidelines for AF ablation

Considerations on discussions of the risks and benefits of AF ablation with patientsConclusions; References; Chapter 2: Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Past, Present, and Future; Introduction; Catheter-based treatment for atrial fibrillation; The past; The present; The present

Johns Hopkins Hospital; The future; Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Staffing, Training, and Ongoing Volume Requirements; Staffing; Training; Indications, patient selection, and procedural issues; Basic theoretical and anatomical knowledge; Technical skills; Transseptal puncture; Follow-up

Volume requirementsBasic training; Training strategies: New technologies; References; Chapter 4: Equipment Options for the Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation; Sedation; General anesthesia; Anticoagulation; Esophageal probe; X-ray equipment and shielding; Fluoroscopy; Radiation protection; EP recording and pacing systems; Equipment for transseptal puncture; Brockenbrough needle; Echocardiography; Catheters, ablation generators, and electroanatomic mapping; Radiofrequency ablation catheters and generators; Non-RF systems; Conclusions; References

Chapter 5: Preprocedure Preparation for Catheter-Based Ablation of Atrial FibrillationIntroduction; ECG and ambulatory ECG recordings; Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram; Cardiac CT and MRI; Drug therapy; References; Chapter 6: Intracardiac Ultrasound; Technical requirements: imaging equipment and transducer; Historical perspective; Ultrasound principles and techniques; Technique for visualization of critical anatomic structures; Transseptal catheterization; Transseptal technique; Methodological variations; Pulmonary vein anatomy

Catheter vizualization, contact, and lesion-formation monitoringEarly detection and treatment of complications; Pericardial effusion; Intra-atrial thrombus; Pulmonary vein stenosis; Inadvertent puncture of aorta during transseptal catheterization; Other preventative measures; Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation without fluoroscopy; Future directions; References; Chapter 7: Electroanatomic Mapping Systems; Introduction to electroanatomic mapping systems; CARTO system; CARTO-guided ablation in atrial fibrillation; EnSite NaVX; EnSite NaVX-guided ablation of atrial fibrillation

Notes:

Preceded by A practical approach to catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation / editors, Hugh Calkins, Pierre Jaïs, Jonathan S. Steinberg. c2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 07, 2015).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Dr. D. Sergeant Pepper Memorial Fund.

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781118658574

1118658574

9781118658598

1118658590

Publisher Number:

99965774454

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