Table of Contents

Preface viii

Acknowledgements ix

Part I Disorders of the Heart Rhythm: Basic Principles

1 The Cardiac Electrical System 3

2 Abnormal Heart Rhythms 13

3 Treatment of Arrhythmias 23

Part II The Electrophysiology Study in the Evaluation and Therapy of Cardiac Arrhythmias

4 Principles of the Electrophysiology Study 37

5 The Electrophysiology Study in the Evaluation of Bradycardia: The SA Node AV Node and His?Purkinje System 60

6 The Electrophysiology Study in the Evaluation of Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias 102

7 The Electrophysiology Study in the Evaluation and Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias 160

8 Transcatheter Ablation: Therapeutic Electrophysiology 210

9 Cardiac Resynchronization: Pacing Therapy for Heart Failure 258

10 The Evaluation of Syncope 273

11 Electrophysiologists and Dysautonomia 285

12 Electrophysiologic Testing in Perspective: The Evaluation and Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias 299

Questions 311

Answers 323

Index 325

Reviews

This book provides an organized approach to theassessment and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. It is anexcellent reference for those seeking to improve their knowledgeand awareness of electrophysiology. Its format is easy to read andprovides rapid access to accurate information. (Doody s, 25 January 2013)