Main description:

Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. It can cause problems including dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness and a patient may be aware of noticeable heart palpitations, where the heart feels like it is pounding, fluttering or beating irregularly, often for a few seconds or, in some cases, a few minutes (NHS Choices).

This comprehensive guide presents clinicians with the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Divided into seven sections, the book covers clinical spectrum, diagnosis, therapeutic strategies, interventions, and new technologies used in its treatment and prevention.

Complete sections are dedicated to other arrhythmias, to cardiac surgery and to future directions in atrial fibrillation.

With more than 1000 pages providing in depth coverage of the topic, this manual is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams and tables.

Key Points

Comprehensive guide to latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation
More than 1000 pages discuss clinical spectrum, diagnosis, treatment options, interventions, and new technologies
Complete sections dedicated to other arrhythmias, cardiac surgery, and future directions
Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

Contents:

Section 1: Clinical Spectrum of Atrial Fibrillation
Section 2: Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation
Section 3: Management Strategies of Atrial Fibrillation
Section 4: Other Arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrillation
Section 5: Interventions in Atrial Fibrillation
Section 6: Cardiac Surgery and Atrial Fibrillation
Section 7: Future Directions in Atrial Fibrillation