Arrhythmias In Children

Pediatric arrhythmias present numerous challenges to pediatric cardiologists and other practitioners who see pediatric patients, including pediatricians, family physicians, emergency physicians, residents, fellows, and other clinicians. Arrhythmias in Children: A Case-Based Approach features practical methods for diagnosing and treating arrhythmias in these patients across all settings. Nearly three dozen real-world scenarios are presented, followed by a discussion of the diagnosis, clinical thinking process involved, treatment options, expected outcomes, and how to manage anticipated and unanticipated outcomes. These practical, realistic cases provide a unique and engaging way of approaching these challenging patient scenarios. Uses a case-based approach for a full spectrum of pediatric arrythmias in the newborn, child, pre-teen, and teenager. Presents history and physical, differential diagnoses, tests to order, and practical plans of action. Includes a section on arrythmias in special circumstances. Models clinical thinking skills for a wide number of real-world patient situations. Reviews pertinent clinical guidelines, treatment, and follow up.

This volume reviews current pathophysiologic concepts and describes state-of-the-art techniques for management of cardiac arrhythmias in children and young adults with congenital heart disease. The book provides a thorough understanding of cardiac electrophysiology and detailed technical information on catheter ablation, pacemakers, and implantable defibrillators. Coverage includes a "how-to" chapter on three-dimensional mapping techniques for localizing arrhythmias. A chapter by world-renowned experts examines current treatment options for postoperative atrial tachycardia. The book also includes a review of the anatomy of the cardiac conduction system and a discussion of new findings in molecular genetics that relate to hereditary arrhythmias.

This thoroughly revised and updated reference addresses all aspects of arrhythmias in children from the fetus through the young adult. The clinically oriented text covers anatomy, basic electrophysiology, clinical electrophysiology, electropharmacology, diagnostic techniques, surgery, and treatment. Written by well-known experts in the field.

This new reference addresses all aspects of arrhythmias in children from the foetus through to the young adult. Topics addressed include common clinical problems, catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, supraventricular tachycardia, ECG interpretation and intracardiac electrophysiology.

This authoritative book explores electrophysiologic testing and therapeutic catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias in children, and in patients of all ages with congenital heart disease. It reviews the anatomic and physiologic background to these procedures, emphasizing the tools for mapping and tissue ablation that continue to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, individual chapters are dedicated to specific congenital heart defects (for instance, tetralogy of Fallot, Ebstein’s anomaly, univentricular heart) guiding the reader to anticipate the type of arrhythmia, the most likely location for effective ablation, and the technical challenges that may be encountered in each condition. Key Features Provides a detailed review of the unique challenges presented by young patients with small heart size, and patients of any age with distorted anatomy due to congenital heart disease, in this long overdue, updated text Intends to guide all cardiologists engaged in invasive electrophysiology at both the training level and established practice who are exposed to such exceptional cases Includes an internationally recognized group of experts who discuss the technical approaches, success rates, complication rates, and special precautions needed to achieve optimal outcomes

Concise Guide to Pediatric Arrhythmias Written by one of the foremost pediatric cardiologists in the UK, this essential new book is a clear, practical, highly visual guide to the recognition of arrhythmias and their management. This innovative new reference: Covers the full range of arrhythmias encountered in pediatric patients Presents each arrhythmia – from identification to management options – as well as showing how to make a precise non-invasive diagnosis from the ECG Makes use of real ECG strips – not perfect redrawn examples – to show what readers will actually encounter in the clinical setting In addition, the book discusses arrhythmias encountered in various clinical settings – early and late after operation, and in congenital heart disease or cardiomyopathy – as well as brief overview of the use of invasive EP studies, catheter ablation, pacemakers and defibrillators. Whereas other books on this important topic are aimed and tailored for the needs of experts in pediatric cardiology, this book is ideal for pediatricians, pediatric intensivists, trainees in pediatrics, pediatric cardiology and pediatric intensive care, as well as for clinical support staff involved in the cardiac care of children.

This book is a "reader friendly" resource which will provide a ready reference for diagnosis and management of both simple and complex cardiac rhythm disorders in infants and children. It will be beneficial not only for the specialists in pediatric cardiology but also for those specialists in pediatrics, internal medicine, adult cardiology, critical care and emergency medicine. The chapters on benign arrhythmias, syncope, long QT syndrome and pharmacological therapy will be of particular interest to the generalist. The specialist will find most helpful, the discussion of the newer managements of cardiac arrhythmias including radiofrequency catheter ablation and device therapy. Because the book is organized as a self-teaching tool, it is replete with electrocardiographic and electrophysiological tracings and, as such, will be advantageous to the students of this discipline. The chapters are authored by many authorities in the field of cardiac arrhythmias in children. This book provides a consolidated knowledge base with balanced discussion of methods of investigation and treatment from a diverse authorship which enhances objectivity and reduces institutional bias. This concise, single volume is a convenient, comprehensive resource for physicians and healthcare workers at all levels.