Atrial Fibrillation Ablation The State Of The Art Based On The Venicechart International Consensus Document Natale by Natale, Andrea; Raviele, Antonio instant download after payment.

xl, 191 p. : 24 cm, 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, Includes bibliographical references and index, Anatomy of structures relevant to atrial fibrillation ablation -- Pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation -- Techniques and technologies for atrial fibrillation catheter ablation -- Endpoints of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation -- Patients management pre-, during and post-ablation -- Periprocedural and long-term anticoagulation -- Periprocedural and late complications -- Short- and long-term efficacy -- Indications to atrial fibrillation ablation and cost effectiveness -- Clinical trials on atrial fibrillation / future perspectives -- Surgical approach / ablation -- Hospital equipment and facilities, personnel, training requirements and competences