Cases In Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (Hb 2014)

Cases in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, a brand-new medical reference book for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, surgeons, and primary care doctors, offers an informative and structured view of the newest approaches, treatments and follow-up care methods for heart failure patients treated with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Complete with practical examples from top leaders in the field, this resource is designed to equip you with the cohesive, expert knowledge you need to make the best use of today's available technologies and research.

• Better manage the challenging clinical scenarios you may encounter with case studies that include a brief introduction, clinical decision-making techniques, evidence-based rationales, and selected references for further study.
• Remain up-to-date in this rapidly evolving field with clinical recommendations, updates on the latest technological advances, troubleshooting techniques, and recent key clinical trials.
• Access practical examples regarding the process for selecting and implanting devices, as well as follow-up care for heart-failure patients being treated with CRT.
• Stay abreast of today's novel wireless technologies, information on robotic-assisted implantations, and current methodologies on VV optimization.
• Access the complete contents online at Expert Consult.

"It systematically and consistently presents cases in such a way that allows readers to capture the root tenets of resynchronization therapy. The cases build on each other in a way that emphasizes the importance of patient selection, trouble shooting, and anticipation skills, and provide pertinent clinical questions and discussions. Each chapter is supplemented by a collection of supportive modalities such as chest radiography, echocardiographic findings, angiography, and many others. This book is a well-crafted link between randomized control trial findings and clinical optimization and outcomes."-David Moll, MD(Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Doody Review: 88/100"This outstanding text will appeal to clinicians from widely varying backgrounds, and each will learn something valuable. The editors are to be congratulated on providing what is truly a practical and essential guide to best practices of cardiac resynchronization therapy that will improve the care of these patients on a daily basis. This is a remarkable book and provides a truly unique perspective on this important clinical practice." Foreword by: Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, Kontos Professor of Cardiology, Feb 2015