Natale Andrea, Raviele Antonio (eds.) Ventricular Tachycardia / Fibrillation Ablation

Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. — 309 p. — ISBN: 978-1-444-33073-1Describes best practices in Ventricular Tachycardia and Fibrillation Ablation based on a consensus of the world's leading experts, based on the annual 'Venice Arrythmias' meeting. Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation has become a widespread, yet controversial, treatment modality in electrophysiology laboratories. Presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of all the most important and debated aspects of atrial fibrillation ablation. Covers all key topics, from pre- and intra-procedural management to best techniques and outcomes for patients with and without structural HD to Indications for VT/VF ablation and hybrid therapy to future tools and treatment options.Epidemiology, Classifi cation, and Clinical Impact of Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular Fibrillation
Anatomy of Right/Left Ventricles and Surrounding Structures in Health and Disease
Pathophysiology and Mechanisms of Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular Fibrillation
Electrocardiogram Features of Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular
Fibrillation as Expression of the Underlying Mechanisms and Site of Origin
Pre- and Intraprocedural Management
Mapping Methods for Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Imaging Tools, Energy Sources and Catheters for Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular Fibrillation Ablation
Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular Fibrillation in Patients with Structural Heart Disease: Techniques and Results
Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular Fibrillation in Patients without Structural Heart Disease: Techniques and Results
Acute and Periprocedural Complications
Post-ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Follow-up Management
Surgical Ablation
Indications to Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular Fibrillation Ablation and Hybrid Therapy
Future Tools and Treatment Options for Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia/Ventricular Fibrillation