Understanding Atrial Fibrillation

This book on atrial fibrillation is a must-read for any physician and/or investigator interested in studying the condition or caring for an AF patient. Dr. Spector takes a critical scientific approach to AF and its mechanisms. This book is a very welcome addition to the field. Hugh Calkins, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director of Electrophysiology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA Understanding Atrial Fibrillation is a gem. In less than 150 pages, I learned enough basic science about atrial fibrillation and its physiology to allow me to feel competent reviewing different approaches to its mapping and ablation. Peter Spector has an amazing knack for explaining complex physiology. This little book will be sit on the top of my bookshelf. Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, Kimmerling Professor of Cardiology, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA Dr. Spector frames atrial fibrillation as a compelling scientific mystery, his text flowing smoothly between sequences of questions and answers that read like detective story that one cannot put down. Omer Berenfeld, PhD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Center for Arrhythmia Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. The excellent book Understanding Atrial Fibrillation by Dr. Peter Spector refreshingly explains atrial fibrillation as a scientific mystery; the text flows smoothly with sequences of questions and answers that read like a detective story that cannot be put down. From time to time, the reader is led to think that the culprit is found, only to discover in the following chapter that the evidence is not convincing enough and the investigation must continue. The book is a must-read for everyone, novice or expert, interested in developing a deeper understanding of atrial fibrillation. Omer Berenfeld, PhD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Center for Arrhythmia Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA