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

<b>Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS</b><br /> Department of Cardiology<br /> Stanford University<br /> Palo Alto, CA, USA<br /> <p><b>Antonio Raviele<br /> </b>Graduated with honors in Medicine and Surgery at Universita’ degli Studi di Napoli of University of Napoli in 1971<br /> Specialized in Cardiology at Florence University in 1974<br /> Since 1995 Chief of the Cardiology Division and since 2000 Chief of the Cardiovascular Department of the Umberto I Hospital of Venice-Mestre, Italy<br /> From 2000 to 2004 President of AIAC, Italian Association of Arrhythmology and Cardiac Pacing; from 2004 to 2006 Past-President of the same Association<br /> Founding Father and current General Secretary of ECAS, European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society<br /> Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society</p>

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.<br /> <p>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:<br /> • Ablation techniques and technologies<br /> • Procedural endpoints<br /> • Patient management pre-, peri- and post-ablation<br /> • Anticoagulation issues<br /> • Prevention and treatment of complications<br /> • Definition of success and long-term results<br /> </p> <p>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.</p>

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