Arrhythmias

By John A. Kastor

The New Edition of this critically acclaimed resource describes, in a concise and easy-to-understand fashion, how to recognize and treat all types of arrhythmias using todays best methods. Thoroughly updated with all of the latest scientific findings, diagnostic options, and treatment techniques, this book remains the most comprehensive, definitive clinical reference on its subject.New or significantly revised coverage includes atrioventricular block and right ventricular infarction circadian patterns of paroxysmal tachyarrhythmias clinical and molecular genetics of the long QT syndrome frequency of clots in the left atria of patients with atrial flutter intracardiac and transesophageal echotechniques for guiding ablation of tachyarrhythmias intraarterial cardioversion of atrial fibrillation and much more Previously a multi-authored book, this 2nd Edition is written almost exclusively by John A. Kastor, MDresulting in a more uniform and user-friendly presentation than ever.
Each clinical chapter uses a consistent format to examine a specific arrhythmia, discussing its incidence genetic factors clinical setting history and physical examination electrocardi laboratory studies hemodynamic effects pathology clinical electrophysiology treatment and prognosis.Discussions of incidence address predisposition with regard to age and gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic influences.
Content and references reflect all relevant work in the field for the past 30 years.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721676472
• ISBN13: 9780721676470
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 603 Pages
• Weight: 3.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.3" x 8.8"

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