Electrical Diseases of the Heart

Part I. Basic Foundations of Normal and Abnormal Cardiac Electrical Activity.- Part II. Clinical Rhythmology: Diagnostic Methods and Tools.- Part III. Heritable Cardiac Channelopathies, Primary Electrical Diseases and Clinical Syndromes.- Part IV. Secondary Hereditary Electrical Diseases and Clinical Syndromes.- Part V. Iatrogenic (Drug-Induced) Cardiac Channelopathies and Sudden Cardiac Death.- Part VI. Treatment Modalities.- Part VII. Risk Stratification and Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Acquired Clinical Conditions.

From the reviews:"This is a thorough reference on the current status of cardiac electrophysiological disease. The book offers a true bridge between the basic and clinical sciences emphasizing common and diverse clinical features. ... It is intended for medical residents, cardiology fellows, and cardiologists with an interest in cardiac electrophysiology. The coeditors and numerous contributors are all incredible authorities in the field. ... This comprehensive book successfully presents readers with an understanding of the current status of both clinical and experimental cardiac electrophysiology." (Sushant B. Sharma, Doody's Review Service, April, 2008)"Ihor Gussak and Charles Antzelevitch, the editors of this book, should be commended for a thoughtful and thorough review of ... cardiac electrophysiology. The book contains 63 chapters ... . Overall, the chapters are well written, comprehensive, and extensively referenced. The images and figures are clear, well labeled, and relevant. ... will serve best when used selectively as a source of information as needed. ... a timely and definitive text that will be useful to all who have an interest in cardiac arrhythmia." (N. A. Mark Estes, The New England Journal of Medicine, July, 2008)