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, including: 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 results The 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.

In recent years, catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation hasbecome a widespread treatment modality in electrophysiologylaboratories all over the world. Nevertheless, many aspects of thetherapy are controversial.Developed by world-renowned experts in the field, this bookpresents a comprehensive and up-to date overview of all the mostimportant and debated aspects of atrial fibrillation ablationincluding:* 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 VeniceChartinternational consensus document on atrial fibrillation ablationand is enriched by several explanatory figures and tables. Itprovides a highly valuable source of information not only forresearchers and specialists in electrophysiology, but also forgeneral cardiologists, internists, fellows in cardiology andmedical students.

Preface.Contributors.VeniceChart Task Force Composition.1 Anatomy of the left atrium and pulmonary veins.2 Pathophysiology of atrial fibrilation.3 Techniques and technologies for atrial fibrilation catheterablation.4 Endpoints of catheter ablation for atrial fibrilation.5 Patient management pre- and postablation.6 Anticoagulation issues.7 Periprocedural and late complications.8 Short- and long-term efficacy.Index