The Practice of Catheter Cryoablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias

Cryoablation is a significant and exciting emerging technique. With this book we have a chance to produce a reference that is written by some of the most experienced operators from key centers in Asia, Europe and the US. The inclusion of self-assement questions, to be delivered via a basic companion website, directly addresses the difficulty many report in trying to master this exciting technique. Moreover, the focus on cather-based cryoablation means a larger potential audience for the book which will include interventionalists as well as electrophysiologists. Table of Contents Preface             by Dr Ngai-Yin Chan Chapter 1. Biophysical Principles and Properties of Cryoablation                                     by Dr Ngai-Yin Chan Chapter 2. Catheter Cryoablation for Paediatric Arrhythmias                                     by Dr George VanHare and Dr Kathryn Collins Chapter 3. Catheter Cryoablation for Atrioventricular Nodal Re-entrant Tachycardia                                     by Dr Ngai-Yin Chan Chapter 4. Cryoballoon Pulmonary Vein Isolation For Atrial Fibrillation                                     by Dr Juergen Vogt Chapter 5. Linear Isthmus Ablation With Cryocatheter for Atrial Flutter                                     by Dr Ngai-Yin Chan Chapter 6. Catheter Cryoablation for the Treatment of Accessory Pathways                                     by Dr Juergen Vogt Chapter 7. Catheter Cryoablation for the Treatment of Miscellaneous Arrhythmias                                     by Dr Ngai-Yin Chan

Offering patients a higher safety profile and less discomfort than radio-frequency ablation, catheter cryoablation is a safe, effective and efficient alternative for clinicians treating atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias. In The Practice of Catheter Cryoablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias, cardiac electrophysiologists, cardiologists and cardiology fellows will be able to gain an in-depth update in this rapidly advancing field. Those who wish to offer their patients this treatment option will learn how to master various procedural techniques related to catheter cryoablation.Edited by the pioneer of cryoablation therapy in Asia, with chapters written by expert cardiac electrophysiologists from centers in Asia, Europe and the US who have extensive experience using cryoablation to treat patients, this new book: Provides comprehensive, clinically-focused guidance on all applications of catheter cryoablation for the treatment of arrhythmias Focuses on catheter-based techniques that can be performed in the EP laboratory Reflects global best practices form centers with extensive experience in cryoablation techniques Covers the use of catheter cryoablation in both adult and pediatric arrhythmias To further enhance reader's understanding of the emergent techniques covered in the text, the book's companion website features video clips of live cryoablation procedures, plus case-based self-assessment questions for selected chapters.