Manual of Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

In recent years, a myriad of surgical protocols have been developed to manage atrial fibrillation, increasing the confusion over which are the most effective approaches. This timely book presents a multidisciplinary, international team of authorities who have reviewed the evidence in order to establish which surgical approaches should be used under which circumstances.<br /> <p>Divided into five parts, the book not only explores surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, it also offers a complete understanding of its underlying causes:<br /> </p> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Electrophysiologic Basis of Atrial Fibrillation<br /> </li> <li>Surgical Approach to Atrial Fibrillation: The Cox-Maze Procedure<br /> </li> <li>Modifications of the Cox-Maze, Use of Alternative Surgical Patterns, and Energy Sources<br /> </li> <li>The Invasive Cardiologist Approach<br /> </li> <li>Perioperative Complications, Reporting Results, and Statistical Analysis</li> </ul> <br /> <p>With its clear presentation and analysis of the current findings in surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, this book points the way towards a scientific approach for the surgical cure of atrial fibrillation and is essential reading for all cardiac surgeons.</p>