Advancements in the treatment and prevention of Atrial Fibrillation are presented in this important new book. Atrial Fibrillation affects approximately 2.5million 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 thedaily 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-perspectivelook 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 inthe medical field. Learn about the atrial fibrillation epidemic. Elucidates poorly understood mechanisms of atrial fibrillation. Follow the debate as to which treatment strategy for AF is best. Chapters are written by internationallyrecognized experts in cardiac electrophysiology. INDICE: From the contents Introduction. Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation and Impact on Health System. Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation: The risingprevalence. Economic Costs associated with Atrial Fibrillation. Cost-effectiveness of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation. Cellular electrophysiologyand the substrate for Atrial Fibrillation. Electrical and Structural Remodeling in Atrial Fibrillation: The role of oxidant stress and systemic inflammation. Genetics of Atrial fibrillation. Dominant Frequency Mapping to access the consequences of remodeling in the Mechanism of Atrial Fibrillation. Intracellular calcium dynamics and AF. Role of Vagus in Atrial Fibrillation and Therapeutic Applications. Atrial Fibrillation Genetic Considerations. Medical Treatmentin AF. Review of recent trials of medical therapy for Atrial Fibrillation. Antithrombotic Treatment and Cardioversion of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
- ISBN: 978-1-58829-856-0
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 405
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés