Contributions

  • Shih-Ann Chen (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2004-06-01 - Blackwell Publishing Limited

Language

English

Word Count

88,000 words, Guess

Page Count

352 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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  • Goodreads1572862

Classifications

  • LCCRC685.A72 T467 2004

Description

Compiles the latest information on the thoracic veins and their arrhythmogenic properties. Material reflects the rapid advancement of surgical and catheter ablation therapeutic approaches and new mapping methods. Within themes of the history of thoracic vein arrhythmias, anatomy and basic electrophysiology, and clinical electrophysiology and ablation therapy of thoracic vein atrial fibrillation, chapters cover topics including mechanisms of ectopy from the thoracic veins and the ligaments of Marshall. Color images and b&w photos are included.

First Sentence

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality, mainly due to associated major complications such as thromboembolism and heart failure.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Thoracic Vein Arrhythmias: Mechanisms and TreatmentHardcoverBlackwell Publishing Limited2004-06-01

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