Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside, 5th Edition

Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside is a comprehensive resource that encapsulates the entirety of current scientific and clinical knowledge in the dynamic subspecialty of cardiac electrophysiology. In recognition of the many major advancements in the field, Drs. Zipes and Jalife have delivered an extensive revision in this 5th Edition, making it the most significant transformation yet.

This edition presents a thorough integration of the latest scientific understanding of ion channels, molecular genetics, and cardiac electrical activity. It delves into recently recognized syndromes, addresses the unique needs of special patient populations, and explores new diagnostic and therapeutic options. It provides all the state-of-the-art guidance necessary for healthcare professionals to make informed and effective clinical decisions.

Key Features:

• Integrates recent scientific advances in arrhythmias with their clinical applications, providing a strong foundation for selecting optimal treatment and management options for each patient.
• Synthesizes insights from world-renowned authorities across various disciplines including cardiology, physiology, pharmacology, pediatrics, biophysics, pathology, cardiothoracic surgery, and biomedical engineering, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of every issue impacting patient care.
• Includes 24 new chapters that cover critical topics such as:
  • Developmental Regulation of Cardiac Ion Channels
  • Neural Mechanisms of Initiating and Maintaining Arrhythmias
  • Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Acquired Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Inheritable Sodium Channel Diseases
  • Inheritable Potassium Channel Diseases
  • Inheritable Diseases of Intracellular Calcium Regulation
  • Morphological Correlates of Atrial Arrhythmias
  • Andersen-Tawil Syndrome
  • Timothy Syndrome
  • Progressive Cardiac Conduction Disease
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  • Arrhythmias in Patients with Neurologic Disorders
  • Autonomic Testing
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
  • Energy Sources for Catheter Ablation
  • Linear Lesions to Ablate Atrial Fibrillation
  • Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Structural Heart Disease
  • Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients without Structural Heart Disease
  • Catheter Ablation in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
• Features a newly added section on “Arrhythmias in Special Populations” which discusses arrhythmias in athletes, gender differences, pediatric patients, and connections between sleep-disordered breathing and arrhythmias.
• Showcases an attractive new full-color design featuring color photos, tables, flow charts, ECGs, and more, enhancing the reader’s ability to locate and absorb clinically actionable information at a glance.
• Includes full-text online access via Expert Consult, streamlining reference for busy practitioners.

With its exhaustive updates and restructured organization, Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside remains an essential and up-to-date reference for clinicians navigating the complexities of cardiac arrhythmias and their treatment.