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Electrical Diseases of the Heart

Volume 2: Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Provides a perspective on primary (heritable) electrical disease of the heart and sudden cardiac death in cardiology, neurology, nephrology, endocrinology by emphasizing the clinical and basic aspects of the physiology and pathophysiology

  • Thought-provoking and enlightening emphases on the latest research and clinical accomplishments

  • Chapters structured with exposure to the experimental background of each electrical disease, syndrome, and ECG phenomenon stressing the relationship with clinical practice

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Table of contents (41 chapters)

  1. Clinical Rhythmology: Diagnostic Methods and Tools

    1. Provocative (Drug) Testing in Inherited Arrhythmias

      • Wataru Shimizu, Michael J. Ackerman
      Pages 289-300
    2. Novel Predictors of Sudden Cardiac Death

      • Sumeet S. Chugh, Rasmus Havmöller, Carmen Teodorescu, Adriana Huertas-Vazquez, Audrey Uy-Evanado, Kyndaron Reinier
      Pages 301-314
    3. Genetic Testing

      • David J. Tester, Michael J. Ackerman
      Pages 315-332
  2. Risk Stratification of Sudden Cardiac Death in Acquired Clinical Conditions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 333-333
    2. Risk Stratification for Sudden Death in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

      • Emerson H. Liu, Lilian P. Joventino, Alfred E. Buxton
      Pages 339-362
    3. Sudden Death in Athletes

      • Domenico Corrado, Anna Baritussio, Mariachiara Siciliano, Antonio Pelliccia, Maurizio Schiavon, Cristina Basso et al.
      Pages 363-380
    4. Cardiac Channelopathies and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

      • Peter J. Schwartz, Marco Stramba-Badiale, John R. Giudicessi, David J. Tester, Lia Crotti, Michael J. Ackerman
      Pages 381-394
    5. Heart Failure and Sudden Death

      • Yong-Mei Cha, Win-Kuang Shen
      Pages 395-412
    6. Neurologic Conditions and Sudden Death

      • David M. Ficker, Elson L. So
      Pages 413-424
    7. Sudden Cardiac Death and Alcohol

      • Vincent M. Figueredo, Bhaskar Purushottam
      Pages 425-440
    8. Sudden Cardiac Death and Addictive Chemical Substances

      • Bhaskar Purushottam, Vincent M. Figueredo
      Pages 441-460
    9. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sudden Death

      • Apoor S. Gami, Virend K. Somers
      Pages 461-474
    10. Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Chronic Kidney Disease

      • Rod Passman, Mai Ots-Rosenberg, Ihor Gussak, Hiie M. Gussak
      Pages 475-486
  3. Treatment and Prevention Modalities

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 495-495
    2. Introduction to Part IV: Treatment Modalities

      • Mark E. Josephson
      Pages 497-499
    3. Clinical Role of Antiarrhythmic Drugs in the Prevention of Sudden Death

      • Hon-Chi Lee, Kristin T. L. Huang
      Pages 501-524
    4. Non-antiarrhythmic Drugs in Sudden Death Prevention

      • Leonard Ilkhanoff, Alan H. Kadish, Jason T. Jacobson
      Pages 525-541
    5. Non-surgical Treatment and Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation

      • Patricia Tung, Peter J. Zimetbaum
      Pages 543-559

About this book

Electrical Disease of the Heart, 2nd Edition, volume 2, covers the diagnostic and treatment options available in the management of electrical diseases and with its companion volume provides the latest developments in the field of experimental and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, genetics, pharmacology and interventional therapies of various clinical arrhythmogenic entities. This book is highly relevant to a broad audience, ranging from medical and graduate students, to clinicians and scientists.

Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

“This second edition incorporates up-to-date research that continues to expand this rapidly growing field. Each chapter provides established data from historic studies and current research by experts from around the world. … designed for a broad audience from medical students to clinicians and scientists … . This is a useful resource for anyone interested in the field of cardiac electrophysiology. Multiple authors offer different approaches and styles of providing information, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the various topics.” (Daniel Masvidal, Doody’s Book Reviews, November, 2013)

Editors and Affiliations

  • , Department of Internal Medicine, UMDNJ-RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick, USA

    Ihor Gussak

  • , Gordon K. Moe Scholar, Masonic Medical Research Laboratory, Utica, USA

    Charles Antzelevitch

About the editors

Ihor Gussak, MD, PhD, Charles Antzelevitch, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, Arthur A.M. Wilde, MD, PhD, Brian D. Powell, MD, Michael J. Ackerman, MD, PhD and Win-Kuang Shen, MD

 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Electrical Diseases of the Heart

  • Book Subtitle: Volume 2: Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Editors: Ihor Gussak, Charles Antzelevitch

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4978-1

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-4977-4Published: 05 June 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-7068-6Published: 27 September 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-4978-1Published: 23 May 2013

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 682

  • Number of Illustrations: 109 b/w illustrations, 52 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Originally published as in one volume

  • Topics: Cardiology, Epidemiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine

  • Industry Sectors: Biotechnology, Engineering, Finance, Business & Banking, Health & Hospitals, Pharma

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Softcover Book USD 139.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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