Antonio Raviele Knihy

In recent years, catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation has become a widespread treatment modality in electrophysiology laboratories all over the world. Nevertheless, many aspects of the therapy are controversial.Developed by world-renowned experts in the field, this book presents a comprehensive and up-to date overview of all the most important and debated aspects of atrial fibrillation ablation, • Ablation techniques and technologies• Procedural endpoints• Patient management pre-, peri- and post-ablation• Anticoagulation issues• Prevention and treatment of complications• Definition of success and long-term resultsThe text expands upon the content of the VeniceChart international consensus document on atrial fibrillation ablation and is enriched by several explanatory figures and tables. It provides a highly valuable source of information not only for researchers and specialists in electrophysiology, but also for general cardiologists, internists, fellows in cardiology and medical students.

Syncope is one of the most important causes of transient loss of consciousness, and is such a common event that it may be encountered by practitioners in virtually any field of medicine. As such, a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals may be involved in its assessment and management.Edited by distinguished individuals whose pioneering work in syncope highlights careers devoted to improving patient care, this book • Succinct, practical and up-to-date guidance on the optimal clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with syncope and transient loss of consciousness in a multidisciplinary framework• Evidence-based recommendations founded on comprehensive literature review and extensive clinical experience by expert contributors• Meaningful clinical tips for appropriate use of guidelines in clinical practice• Key recent citationsBuilding on the European Society of Cardiology Syncope Guidelines, this book provides a clear evaluation of the latest recommendations for care of patients with syncope and transient loss of consciousness, with a multidisciplinary focus that makes it equally relevant for general physicians or those specializing in cardiology or neurology.