FOGOROS’ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIC TESTING Authoritative guide to applying, performing, and interpreting electrophysiologic testing in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
For more than thirty years, Fogoros’ Electrophysiologic Testing has been a trusted introduction to the field of electrophysiology for anyone needing to quickly acquaint themselves with basic concepts and procedures of EP testing, especially medical students, residents, nurses, and technicians. This book also serves as a quick refresher for medical practitioners wanting to brush up on aspects of electrophysiology or fine-tune their mastery of the field.
Overall, the text clarifies the role of electrophysiologic testing in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The authors provide clear summaries of complex topics, implementing a uniquely user-friendly style that makes information easy to digest and recall. They provide clear, step-by-step guidance on performing EP tests and interpreting their results, and review the latest developments in therapeutic electrophysiology.
Topics covered in the 7th edition of Fogoros’ Electrophysiologic Testing include:
Disorders of the heart rhythm, including the cardiac electrical system, abnormal heart rhythms, and treatment of arrhythmias
The evaluation of bradycardia (the SA node, AV node, and His-Purkinje system), supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, and ventricular arrhythmias
Transcatheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardias, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, PVCs, and ventricular tachycardia
Pacing therapy for heart failure, advances in conduction system pacing, and the evaluation of syncope
As with all previous editions, this updated and revised 7th edition of Fogoros’ Electrophysiologic Testing was written with the goal of demystifying electrophysiology and making it readily accessible to anyone with a professional need, including medical students, residents, nurses, and technicians.
Preface to the Seventh Edition vii Part I Disorders of the Heart Rhythm: Basic Principles 1 1 The Cardiac Electrical System 3 2 Abnormal Heart Rhythms 13 3 Treatment of Arrhythmias 23 Part II The Electrophysiology Study in the Evaluation and Therapy of Cardiac Arrhythmias 35 4 Principles of the Electrophysiology Study 37 5 The Electrophysiology Study in the Evaluation of Bradycardia: The SA Node, AV Node, and His–Purkinje System 62 6 The Electrophysiology Study in the Evaluation of Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias 102 7 The Electrophysiology Study in the Evaluation and Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias 160 8 Transcatheter Ablation: Therapeutic Electrophysiology 211 9 Ablation of Supraventricular Tachycardias 221 10 Ablation of PVCs and Ventricular Tachycardia 243 11 Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation 268 12 Ablation of Atrial Flutter 289 13 Conduction System Pacing 310 14 Cardiac Resynchronization: Pacing Therapy for Heart Failure 318 15 The Evaluation of Syncope 330 16 Electrophysiologic Testing in Perspective: The Evaluation and Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias 344 Index 353
Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a former professor of medicine and practitioner, researcher and author in the fields of cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. He currently works as a consultant to biomedical companies and as a writer. John M. Mandrola, MD, practices cardiac electrophysiology at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY and is chief cardiology correspondent at theHeart.org | Medscape Cardiology.
