Download or read book Cardiac Arrhythmias New Therapeutic Drugs and Devices written by J. Morganroth and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In summary, there are many animal models that are useful in selecting new antiarrhythmic drugs. The selection of which model is most idea depends upon precisely what question is being asked. The large number of experimental models used to evaluate antiarrhythmic compounds points out the inability of anyone model to define the probability of antiarrhythmic efficacy in man. It has therefore become standard practice to utilize a batter of animal models for the evaluation of new antiarrhythmic agents. Each model has its own advantages and disadvantages and it is necessary to understand each model fully in oder to evaluate experimental findings and apply them to clinical settings. We believe that the availability of the chronic myocardial infarction ventricular tachyarrhythmia model provides 1) an excellent opportunity to more precisely understand arrhythmia mechanisms, 2) to develop new techniques such as signal averaging for evaluating late low level potentials identifying hearts at high risk of sudden death 3) to identify new antifibrillatory drugs versus drugs that are effective primarily against PVC's and ventricular tachycardia 4) to identify new surgical techniques to eliminate VT/VF, and 5) to evaluate new pacing modalities including implantable cardioverters. Although all animal models are wrong, many are very useful in furthering our knowledge directed at decreasing the distressingly high mortality from heart disease. NORMAL HtART TACHYCMDIA HtART , .. '" \ I I I I I I I I I .
Download or read book Cardiac Arrhythmias and Device Therapy Results and Prospectives for the New Century written by I. Eli Ovsyshcher, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2000-06-15 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final decades of this century have been a period of expansive growth for the electrophysiological management of cardiac arrhythmias. Subsequently, the rapid and widespread clinical application of so many technological advances has made the exchange of ideas in this field an urgent necessity. Cardiac Arrhythmias and Device Therapy: Results and Perspectives for the New Century addresses the issue by gathering current, relevant information in a clear, user-friendly format. This book covers a broad spectrum of subjects, including basic electrophysiology (impulse propagation, subthreshold stimulation, genetics and the molecular base of arrhythmias), invasive and noninvasive clinical electrophysiology, and the clinical aspects of cardiac pacing and defibrillation. It provides a comprehensive review of various methods of treatment of atrial fibrillation, and of the role of pacing in prevention of atrial fibrillation and in treatment of congestive heart failure, dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathies. The results of recent clinical trials in cardiac pacing and in the prevention and treatment of malignant venticular arrhythmias are also presented. Special sections have been dedicated to the various aspects of preventing sudden death, including the use of internal and external defibrillation. Finally, the book offers a current review of "hot" topics, with personal experiences and critical evaluations by the world-renowned authors. This book will be of interest to all cardiologists, EP technicians, and health care personnel involved in the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias, who wish to gain a complete perspective on modern pacing and electrophysiology.
Download or read book Arrhythmia Treatment and Therapy written by Raymond Woosley and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vitally important reference traces the progress of antiarrhythmic drug trials and treatment methods-from the vantage point of the clinicians who designed and conducted the studies to objective views of the strengths and weaknesses of the results, identifying unresolved questions or newly created issues. Reviews significant studies in chronological order-providing a clear, informative account of how current thinking about arrhythmia treatment has evolved. Written by over 35 leading experts in the field, Clinical Trials on the Treatment of Arrhythmias emphasizes the need for science-based therapeutics and rigorously controlled clinical trials of drugs and implantable devices compares electrocardiographic monitoring with electrophysiological techniques for arrhythmia management analyzes the landmark Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST) evaluates the effectiveness of amiodarone describes sodium and potassium channel blockers and the development of drugs that slow conduction velocity and prolong repolarization and refractoriness investigates the effects of the d-isomer of sotalol on mortality critiques studies on the established efficacy of implantable devices versus amiodarone to benefit post-bypass surgery patients and more! Containing over 600 literature citations, Clinical Trials on the Treatment of Arrhythmias is an invaluable resource for cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists, pharmacologists, pharmaceutical researchers, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.
Download or read book Cardiology Explained written by Euan A. Ashley and published by Remedica. This book was released on 2004 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most time-consuming tasks in clinical medicine is seeking the opinions of specialist colleagues. There is a pressure not only to make referrals appropriate but also to summarize the case in the language of the specialist. This book explains basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in a straightforward manner, gives guidelines as to when referral is appropriate, and, uniquely, explains what the specialist is likely to do. It is ideal for any hospital doctor, generalist, or even senior medical student who may need a cardiology opinion, or for that ma.
Download or read book Clinical Controversies in Device Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias written by Jonathan S. Steinberg and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-26 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the tough clinical issues faced by electrophysiologists and cardiologists who treat patients with Cardiac Implantable Electrical Devices (CIEDs) in real-world practice. With contributions from widely recognized international leaders in the field, this 10-chapter resource covers a variety of controversies with CIEDs, from discerning what device is appropriate to use for heart failure to ethical issues in their use at the end of a patient’s life. To supplement these discussions, chapters review opposing positions on both sides of a controversy and present clinical material to illustrate the different perspectives. Clinical Controversies in Device Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias is an essential resource not only for physicians, residents, and fellows in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiology but also for associated professionals including nurses and technicians who work with CIEDs.
Download or read book Basis and Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias written by Robert E. Kass and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-09-29 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book incorporates the most up-to date information related to mechanisms and treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. Many of the topics discussed in this text reflect very recently undertaken research directions including genetics of arrhythmias, cell signalling molecules as potential therapeutic targets and trafficking to the membrane. These new approaches and implementations of anti-arrhythmic therapy derive from many decades of research as outlined in the first chapter by distinguished Professors Michael Rosen (Columbia University) and Michiel Janse (University of Amsterdam). The text covers changes in approaches to therapy over time, arrhythmias in multiple cardiac regions and over many scales, from gene to protein to cell to tissue to organ.
Download or read book Fundamental Approaches to the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias written by Ruey J. Sung and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition provides up-to-date comprehensive coverage of the rapidly evolving field of clinical cardiac electrophysiology. It is designed for physicians, cardiologists, cardiac electrophysiologists, and allied professionals practising or learning the speciality of clinical cardiac electrophysiology. This textbook - written entirely by two practising authorities in the field - offers a cohesive and comprehensive summary of the principles and practice of clinical cardiac electrophysiology. The authors emphasize the clinical approach to the patient and provide a fundamental, yet thorough, discussion of the primary therapeutic modalities used today in a state-of-the-art electrophysiology laboratory, including the latest pharmacotherapy options, catheter ablation treatment, and the newest implantable devices. The authors provide the reader with a concise, organized discussion of the management of patients with benign to life-threatening arrhythmias using the newest concepts, equipment, and techniques of diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology.
Download or read book Cardiovascular Disability written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-12-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus immediately qualify for benefits. In this report, the IOM makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity to determine disability benefits more quickly and efficiently using the Listings.
Download or read book Sudden Cardiac Death and Congestive Heart Failure written by J. Morganroth and published by . This book was released on 1983-04-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cardiac Arrhythmias written by Ambrose S. Kibos and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers all the major aspects associated with pathophysiological development of cardiac arrhythmias (covering enhanced or suppressed automaticity, triggered activity, or re-entry), from basic concepts through disease association, limitations of current pharmacotherapy and implant therapies and on-going trials and analysis of new biomarkers based on current knowledge of cellular interaction and signalling. The book describes novel and state-of-the-art methods for differentiating between the major types of arrhythmia, structural abnormalities and current practice guidelines and determination of risk stratification associated with sudden cardiac death. A particular focus is on arrhythmias associated with atrial fibrillation and includes details of associations with cardiac disease, current detection, analysis and imaging and future perspectives.
Download or read book Ventricular Arrhythmias written by John M. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ventricular arrhythmias cause most cases of sudden cardiac death, which is the leading cause of death in the US. This issue reviews the causes of arrhythmias and the promising new drugs and devices to treat arrhythmias.
Download or read book Bennett s Cardiac Arrhythmias written by David H. Bennett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-22 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews of previous editions: "...a well conceived practical guide to the interpretation andtreatment of the main cardiac rhythm disturbances." —Lancet "This book presents a concise and simplified approach to thediagnosis and management of abnormalities in cardiac rhythm.... Oneof the book's strengths is the number and quality ofelectrocardiographic tracings" —New England Journal of Medicine "...this book provides an excellent foundation for all thoseinvolved in the care of arrhythmia patients" —British Journal of Hospital Medicine "…would recommend it unreservedly to anaesthetists whowish to improve their knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias" —British Journal of Anaesthesia "This book about cardiac arrhythmias is of much educationalvalue" —European Heart Journal A trusted source for junior doctors, students, nurses andcardiac technicians for over 30 years, the new edition of thisclassic reference continues the winning formula of previouseditions while at the same time incorporating essential new contenton today's most important clinical topics, including: Atrial fibrillation: ablation, drugs, rate control versusrhythm control, risk of systemic embolism, prognosis Indications for and management of implantable defibrillatorsincluding complications such as arrhythmia storms Indications for pacemaker implantation Anticoagulant therapy (for atrial fibrillation) Long QT syndromes and other channelopathies Recently-approved anti-arrhythmia drugs The 8th edition also features the latest guidelines on ECGscreening of athletes and clear guidance for anaesthetists andsurgeons dealing with patients with arrhythmias an/or implantabledevices. Rich with example ECGs and designed for ease of access toinformation, Bennett's Cardiac Arrhythmias is the referenceyou can trust to help you master arrhythmia diagnosis and provideoptimal treatment of any patient under your care.
Download or read book Cardiac Arrhythmias Interpretation Diagnosis and Treatment Second Edition written by George J. Klein and published by McGraw-Hill Education / Medical. This book was released on 2019-09-22 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed primer of electrophysiology – from two leading experts Cardiac Arrhythmias: Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment, Second Edition is a practical clinical guide for healthcare professionals who seek a basic knowledge of electrophysiology and how to interpret and treat patients with arrhythmias. One of the main benefits of this book is the author’s ability to take electrophysiology and break it down clearly and simply so internists and family practitioners who do not have an extensive background in this complex aspect of cardiology can understand it and its relationship to treating arrhythmias. The Second Edition has been updated to include the latest treatment advances, new and important clinical trials, additional cases, and coverage of new drugs and devices; and is enhanced by full-color tracings, and an increased number of tables and illustrations.
Download or read book Cardiac Arrhythmia Management written by Angela Tsiperfal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Arrhythmia Management: A Practical Guide for Nurses and Allied Professionals provides a much-needed resource for nurses and other professionals who work directly with patients being treated for cardiac arrhythmias. Comprehensive in scope, the book covers cardiac arrhythmia conditions and the issues surrounding implantable devices from implant surgery to remote monitoring and troubleshooting. Edited by a team of doctors and nurses, the book addresses key patient management issues in a practical way. Fundamentals for understanding the anatomy and physiology of cardiac arrhythmias and the technology behind cardiac devices are covered in preliminary chapters followed by more specific chapters devoted to cardiac conditions and treatments. Both novices and experienced health professionals will find the book useful and easy to use on a day-to-day basis.
Download or read book Advances in Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy an Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics written by Peter R. Kowey and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac electrophysiologists have many options for treating arrhythmias, including catheter ablation and implantable cardiac defibrillators. Antiarrhythmic agents, which are pharmaceutical agents used to suppress fast rhythms of the heart (cardiac arrhythmias), represent another treatment option. This issue summarizes the most current thinking on the role of pharmaceuticals in relation to other types of treatment, helping electrophysiologists to determine the best method for managing their patients.
Download or read book Drug Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias written by Lawrence A. Gould and published by Blackwell/Futura. This book was released on 1983 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foundations of Cardiac Arrhythmias written by Peter M. Spooner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-11-14 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This single-source reference/text is an authoritative, up-to-date, and multidisciplinary presentation of basic, applied, and clinical approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiac arrhythmia and the prevention of sudden cardiac death-providing essential concepts for new approaches to pharmacologic and electrical therapies. Over 50 leading physicians, scientists, and engineers integrate their research knowledge into a solid foundation of fundamentals in innovative new ways to promote an understanding of cardiac arrhythmias on a multilevel basis that spans the full range of topics from genes to therapy prevention. From the regular rhythm of the heart to the irregular, chaotic states that characterize fibrillation and tachyarrhythmias, Foundations of Cardiac Arrhythmias explores the ionic and molecular basis of electrogenesis and its control within different types of cardiac cells clarifies the molecular and biochemical regulation of cell-to-cell conduction that will help facilitate development of the next generation of antiarrhythmic drugs considers genetic determinants that influence the onset of sudden death in rare and acquired heart disease explores recent insights into macroscopic, three-dimensional interactions implicated in the genesis of malignant ventricular tachycardias surveys population studies that reveal new information about the relevance of higher frequency polymorphisms and variations in molecules involved in cardiac control discusses the role of cardiac ablation and the use of pacemakers and defibrillators, including new concepts in device design discusses promising new advances with noninvasive markers of arrhythmia risk that are helping to identify patients at risk for sudden death Containing nearly 2300 key literature citations and over 300 helpful drawings, photographs, equations, and tables, Foundations of Cardiac Arrhythmias serves as a thorough and inspiring reference for clinical and research cardiologists, clinical and basic electrophysiologists, pharmacologists, molecular and cell physiologists, biologists, biochemists, molecular geneticists, biomedical and electrical engineers, and biophysicists, as well as an important text for graduate students, residents, and fellows in these disciplines.
