Electrophysiologic Investigation: General Concepts The electrophysiologic study should consist of a systematic analysis of dysrhythmias by recording and measuring a variety of electrophysiologic events with the patient in the basal…
Sinus Node Function Disorders of sinus node function are an important cause of cardiac syncope. Approximately 50% of permanent pacemakers implanted at our own and other institutions are for the…
Electrophysiologic Investigation: Technical Aspects Personnel The most important aspects for the performance of safe and valuable electrophysiologic studies are the presence and participation of dedicated personnel. The minimum personnel requirements…
Profiles in Peripheral Arterial Disease Christopher J. White Stephen R. Ramee STROKE INTERVENTION Early reperfusion therapy for acute stroke, similar to that for acute myocardial infarction, offers the best opportunity…
Profiles in Congenital Heart Disease Gabriele Egidy Assenza Robert Sommer Michael J. Landzberg Congenital heart disease has become more common not only in the pediatric but also in the adult…
Profiles in Pericardial Disease John F. Robb Roger J. Laham Mauro Moscucci Drs. Beverly Lorrell and William Grossman contributed material for this chapter in previous editions. Pericardial disease can manifest…
Profiles in Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure James C. Fang Barry A. Borlaug Heart failure (HF) is a chronic progressive condition that arises when the heart cannot provide adequate cardiac output…
Profiles in Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Embolism Scott H. Visovatti Vallerie V. Mclaughlin Some of the material in this chapter was contributed by Samuel Z. Goldhaber, Nils Kucher, and Michael…
Profiles in Coronary Artery Disease Robert N. Piana Aaron Kugelmass Jeffrey J. Popma and Judith L. Meadows authored this chapter in the prior edition. Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) continues…
Profiles in Valvular Heart Disease Ted Feldman William Grossman Mauro Moscucci The cardiac valves function to maintain unidirectional flow, thus ensuring that the energy released during myocardial contraction is utilized…
