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Contributors. <p>Foreword.</p> <p><b>Part I Anatomy, pathophysiology, and electrophysiologic basis of atrial fibrillation</b>.</p> <p>1 The morphology and development of the atrial chambers, with particular regard to.</p> <p>atrial fibrillation: Robert H. Anderson (University College, London,), Antoon F. Moorman (University of Amsterdam), Andrew Taylor (University College, London), & Siew Yen Ho (Imperial College and Royal Brompton and.</p> <p>Harefield NHS Trust, London).</p> <p>2 Pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation: Robert A. Byrne (University College Hospital, Galway) & Kieran Daly (University College Hospital, Galway).</p> <p>3 Genetics of atrial fibrillation: Ramon Brugada (Isala Klinieken, Zwolle).</p> <p>4 Pharmacological management of atrial fibrillation: Yvonne Smyth (University College Hospital, Galway) & Kieran Daly (University College Hospital, Galway).</p> <p>5 Electrophysiological basis of atrial fibrillation:Sander Verheule (Maastricht University), Thomas van Brakel (Maastricht University), Erik Harks (Maastricht University),.</p> <p>Maura Greiser (Maastricht University) & Maurits Allessie (Maastricht University).</p> <p>6 Pulmonary and thoracic vein sources: the focal theory of atrial fibrillation: Prashanthan Sanders (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II), Mélèze Hocini (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II),.</p> <p>Pierre Jaïs (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II), Yoshihide Takahashi (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II), Thomas Rostock (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II),.</p> <p>Fréderic Sacher (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II), Anders Jonsson (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II), Martin Rotter (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II),.</p> <p>Li-Fern Hsu (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II), & Michel Haïssaguerre (Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque; and Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux II).</p> <p><b>Part II Surgical approach to atrial fibrillation</b>.</p> <p>7 Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation: a retrospection: Gerard M. Guiraudon (University of Western Ontario).</p> <p>8 The maze procedure: past, present, and future: Niv Ad (Inova Heart and Vascular Institute).</p> <p><b>Part III Modifications of the Cox-maze, use of alternative surgical patterns, and energy sources</b>.</p> <p>9 The radial procedure for atrial fibrillation: theoretical basis and clinical application: Takashi Nitta (Nippon Medical School, Tokyo).</p> <p>10 The mini-maze operation: Z.A. Szalay (Kerckhoff Clinic Foundation, Bad Nauheim).</p> <p>11 Alternative energy sources for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation: Mark J. Russo (Columbia University) & Mathew R. Williams (Columbia University).</p> <p>12 Radiofrequency modified maze surgery for chronic atrial fibrillation and concomitant cardiac surgery: Zwolle experience:.</p> <p>Hauw T. Sie (Isala Klinieken, Zwolle), Willem P. Beukema (Isala Klinieken, Zwolle), Arif Elvan (Isala Klinieken, Zwolle), Hacer Sen (Isala Klinieken, Zwolle), Anand Ramdat Misier (Isala Klinieken, Zwolle),.</p> <p>Giuseppe D’Ancona (ISMETT @ UPMC Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies, Palermo), & Fabio Bartolozzi (Galway Clinic).</p> <p>13 Bipolar radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation: A. Marc Gillinov (The Cleveland Clinic Foundation).</p> <p>14 Surgical ablation therapy using microwave energy: endo- and epicardial approach: Michael Knaut (Heart Center Dresden, University of Technology Dresden) & Stefan Brose.</p> <p>15 Epicardial ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation: Stefano Benussi (San Raffaele Hospital, Milan) & Ottavio Alfieri (San Raffaele Hospital, Milan).</p> <p>16 Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation: the Japanese experience: Yoshio Kosakai (Takarazuka Municipal Hospital).</p> <p>17 Minimally invasive surgical approach to treat atrial fibrillation: Mustafa Güden (Florence Nightingale Hospital, Sisli), Belhhan Akpınar (Florence Nightingale Hospital, Sisli) & Osman Bayındır (Florence Nightingale Hospital, Sisli).</p> <p><b>Part IV The invasive cardiologist approach</b>.</p> <p>18 Percutaneous treatment of atrial fibrillation: Carlo Pappone (San Raffaele University Hospital, Milan) & Vincenzo Santinelli (San Raffaele University Hospital, Milan).</p> <p>19 Surgical ablation of arrhythmias associated with congenital cardiopathies: Nestor Sandoval (Cl´ınica A. Shaio and Fundaci ´on Cardio-Infantil, Bogotá), Fernando Rosas (Cl´ınica A. Shaio and Fundaci ´on Cardio-Infantil, Bogotá), & Victor Manuel Velasco (Cl´ınica A. Shaio and Fundaci ´on Cardio-Infantil, Bogotá).</p> <p><b>Part V Perioperative Complications, Reporting Results, and Statistical Analysis</b>.</p> <p>20 Perioperative complications during surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation: tips and pitfalls: Nicolas Doll (University of Leipzig), Alexander M. Fabricius (University of Leipzig),.</p> <p>Virginia Dietel (University of Leipzig), Piotr Suwalski (University of Leipzig), Thomas Walther (University of Leipzig), Jan F. Gummert (University of Leipzig), & Friedrich W. Mohr (University of Leipzig).</p> <p>Index</p>

“The editors have assembled a collection of … authorities in the field. This is an interesting compilation of information on the surgical treatment of AF.” <i>Doody's Book Reviews</i><!--end-->

<b>Hauw Sie, MD<br /> </b>Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, The Netherlands<br /> <p><b>Giuseppe D’Ancona, MD<br /> </b>ISMETT @ UPMC, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies, Palermo, Italy<br /> </p> <p><b>Fabio Bartolozzi, MD<br /> </b>Galway Clinic, Galway, Ireland<br /> </p> <p><b>Willem Beukema, MD<br /> </b>Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, The Netherlands<br /> </p> <p><b>Donald Doty, MD<br /> </b>University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA</p>

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>

“The editors have assembled a collection of … authorities in the field. This is an interesting compilation of information on the surgical treatment of AF.” <i>Doody's Book Reviews</i><!--end-->

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