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Cardiac Arrhythmia

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The Second Edition of this clinically oriented textbook about cardiac arrhythmia management continues to be a must-have volume for practicing cardiologists and internists, who require up-to-date information for the daily management of their patients. The material, prepared by recognized experts in the field, presents an in-depth look at diagnostic and treatment protocols in a readable, well-organized format. Unique chapters regarding pregnancy, athletes, and genetics also are included.

A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

Stephen P. Prater

This book focuses on all aspects of cardiac arrhythmias. It contains a wealth of information organized into specific and focused topics relevant to the practicing physician. The purpose is to provide a clinically relevant and organized approach to the understanding of cardiac arrhythmias. The book is designed to provide information about the basic mechanisms responsible for arrhythmogenesis as well as diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with cardiac arrhythmias. This book is intended for anyone managing patients with cardiac arrhythmias. It is specifically relevant for electrophysiologists, cardiologist, internists, and trainees who require a detailed and clinically oriented discussion about arrhythmias. This book is organized into several sections that cover a wide spectrum of topics related to cardiac arrhythmias. Each section contains well-written chapters on very specific topics related to cardiac arrhythmias. The chapters are written in order to emphasize clinically relevant information about diagnosis and management of arrhythmias. The clinical approach used in this book is one of the many valuable features that makes it a worthwhile reference source. The book covers all aspects and technologies currently applicable to the management of cardiac arrhythmias and features detailed photos, electrograms, tables, and graphs to emphasize the topics discussed. This is an excellent book covering a spectrum of clinically relevant topics in the field of cardiac arrhythmias. It is an ideal text for anyone managing patients with arrhythmias and an ideal reference text.

About the Author, Philip J. Podrid

Podrid, Philip J., MD (Boston Univ); Kowey, Peter R., MD (Jefferson Medical Coll of Thomas Jefferson Univ)

The contributors represent the specialties of medicine, pharmacology, cardiology, angiology, internal medicine, electrophysiology, and surgery. Most are from the U.S., Canada, Germany, England, Italy, the U.K., Australia, France, Spain, and Belgium. Institutions prominently represented include Univ of Wisconsin Medical Center, Cardiovascular Research and Teaching Institute, Albert Einstein Coll of Medicine, Univ of Minnesota, Medical Coll of Virginia, Harvard Medical School, Coulmbia Univ, Duke, Univ of Maryland, and Northwestern.

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Book Details

Published
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780781724869