Cardiology, Cardiovascular 

Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside defines the entire state of current scientific and clinical knowledge in this subspecialty. In response to the many major recent developments in the field, Drs. Zipes and Jalife have completely updated this modern classic, making the 5th Edition the most significant revision yet. From our latest understanding of ion channels, molecular genetics, and cardiac electrical activity through newly recognized syndromes, unique needs of special patient populations, and new diagnostic and therapeutic options, you'll find all the state-of-the-art guidance you need to make informed, effective clinical decisions. What's more, a significantly restructured organization, a new full-color layout, and full-text online access make reference easier than ever.Integrates the latest scientific understanding of arrhythmias with the newest clinical applications, giving you an informed basis for choosing the right treatment and management options for each patient.Synthesizes the knowledge of preeminent authorities in cardiology, physiology, pharmacology, pediatrics, biophysics, pathology, cardiothoracic surgery, and biomedical engineering from around the world, giving you a well-rounded, expert grasp of every issue that affects your patient management.Contains 24 new chapters (listed below) as well as exhaustive updates throughout, to keep you current with new scientific knowledge, newly discovered arrhythmia syndromes, and new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.Developmental Regulation of Cardiac Ion ChannelsNeural Mechanisms of Initiating and Maintaining ArrhythmiasSingle Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Acquired Cardiac ArrhythmiasInheritable Sodium Channel DiseasesInheritable Potassium Channel DiseasesInheritable Diseases of Intracellular Calcium RegulationMorphological Correlates of Atrial ArrhythmiasAndersen-Tawil SyndromeTimothy SyndromeProgressive Cardiac Conduction DiseaseSudden Infant Death SyndromeArrhythmias in Patients with Neurologic DisordersAutonomic TestingCardiac Resynchronization TherapyEnergy Sources for Catheter AblationLinear Lesions to Ablate Atrial FibrillationCatheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Structural Heart DiseaseCatheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients without Structural Heart DiseaseCatheter Ablation in Patients with Congenital Heart DiseaseFeatures a completely new section on "Arrhythmias in Special Populations" that explores arrhythmias in athletes ... gender differences in arrhythmias ... arrhythmias in pediatric patients ... and sleep-disordered breathing and arrhythmias.Offers an attractive new full-color design featuring color photos, tables, flow charts, ECGs, and more, making clinically actionable information easy to find and absorb at a glance.Includes full-text online access via Expert Consult, making reference easier for busy practitioners.Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued. - from Amzon