Understanding Intracardiac Egms - by Fred M Kusumoto (Paperback)

About the Book

"This new book, designed as a series of cases, guides readers through the most common disorders, diagnostic and treatment modalities of electrophysiology"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Dr Kusumoto's unique new book takes a step-wise, patient-centered approach to guide readers through the thought process required during an electrophysiology study and the development of new findings.

• Follows a case based step-wise approach focused on the EP lab that allows readers to follow along with the thought process behind how experienced electrophysiologists first diagnose, then prepare, treat and manage patients with common rhythmic abnormalities, including atrial fibrillation
• Written by award-winning Mayo Clinic Physician-educator Dr. Fred Kusumoto
• Ideal for fellows, new EPs, nursing and technical staff in the EP lab
• Includes clinical questions to help readers test their understanding of the steps and concepts covered in the book and prepare for certification exams

From the Back Cover

Written by award-winning clinician-educator Fred Kusumoto of the Mayo Clinic, this unique new book takes a stepwise, patient-centered approach to guide readers through the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the most common rhythmic disorders encountered by electrophysiologists and treated with procedures carried out in the EP lab. Each chapter, designed as a series of cases, moves the reader from the initial presentation of a fictional patient, through each step required to make the correct diagnosis and then adequately prep for and carry out a flawless procedure. The book includes clinical questions to help readers test their understanding of the steps and concepts covered and prepare for certification exams.

This extremely accessible introduction to electrophysiology is designed to help readers on the road to true mastery. Although patients may come to the electrophysiology laboratory with a tentative diagnosis, all experienced electrophysiologists know that these only represent 'best guesses' and more often than not the guesses are partially or completely wrong. Like any good puzzle, there can be many twists and turns during an electrophysiology study that must be cobbled together into a coherent and accurate diagnosis.

This unique new book uses a case based, step-wise approach that allows readers to follow along with the thought process behind how experienced electrophysiologists first diagnose, prepare, treat and manage patients with common rhythmic abnormalities, including atrial fibrillation.

Can be used as a companion to Dr Kusumoto's Understanding Intracardiac EGMs and ECGs and will be of use for MDs preparing for board certification in electrophysiology, or allied professionals preparing for the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) test.

About the Author

Fred Kusumoto, MD

Dr Kusumoto is Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Director of the Electrophysiology and Pacing Section at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida. He has been involved in teaching and research and received the Excellence in Training in the Discipline of Cardiovascular Diseases two years in a row at Mayo Clinic. He was also named Teacher of the Year at the University of New Mexico. Dr Kusumoto has written two books on cardiac devices and cardiac pathophysiology and two books for Wiley-Blackwell: Understanding Intracardiac ECGs and EGMs and ECG Interpretation for Everyone: an On-the-spot Guide. In addition he has authored over fifty journal articles and book chapters.