The Role of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in the Management of Congestive Heart Failure
Роль клинического кардиолога-электрофизиолога в лечении застойной сердечной недостаточности
2017-02-15
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Abstract (AI)
The world of clinical cardiac electrophysiology continues to evolve with newer and more advanced technologies to better serve our patients. In this book, titled The Role of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in the Management of Congestive Heart Failure, authors from around the world have contributed their thoughts. Various chapters describing the use of biventricular pacing devices (CRT) in the management of patients suffering from systolic heart failure are included, with a chapter dedicated to management of CRT. A chapter describing the role of CRT in patients with Chagas disease is included. Authors describe the newer pharmaceuticals in the management of this disease and the role of catheter ablation in the management of atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias. These topics are of great interest to clinicians at the various levels of training, and I believe this textbook gives a flavor of the expanding role of the electrophysiologist in the management of an ever-expanding patient population.
Key Findings
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CRT use in patients with Chagas disease is specifically addressed.
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It covers biventricular pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for patients with systolic heart failure, including dedicated CRT management guidance.
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The scope includes newer heart-failure pharmaceuticals and catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.
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The textbook emphasizes electrophysiology-based management across an expanding heart-failure patient population and clinician training levels.
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The work highlights the expanding role of clinical cardiac electrophysiologists in managing patients with congestive heart failure.
Research Object
patients with congestive heart failure, particularly systolic heart failure, including those with Chagas disease and cardiac arrhythmias
Research Subject
the clinical cardiac electrophysiologist’s role and therapeutic management strategies, including CRT, newer pharmaceuticals, and catheter ablation
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