1st Edition

Intracardiac Echocardiography in Interventional Electrophysiology Advanced Management of Atrial Fibrillation and Ventricular Tachycardia

Edited By Andrea Natale Copyright 2006
168 Pages 200 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

Focusing on anatomy and procedural strategy for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, this atlas uses pictures and schematic diagrams to show how to use intracardiac echo (ICE) to assess anatomy, guide ablation, and prevent complications during interventional procedures, pulmonary vein stenosis, and embolic events. The authors review the state of the art and background support in the... Read more
Introduction
EQUIPMENT AND BASICS OF SONOGRAPHY, A. Natale and N. Marrouche
Indications
Contraindications
Rational for the Use of ICE During Interventional EP

ANATOMY, A. Klein, J. Thomas, and N. Marrouche
General Comparative Anatomical Findings Using ICE Versus Surface Echo and TEE
Normal Anatomy
Abnormal Anatomy

INSTRUMENTATION, A. Natale, N. Marrouche, W. Saliba, and R. Schweikert
Venous Access
Trans-Septal Puncture
Specific Maneuvers for Optimal imaging in Different Settings

ICE IN AF, A. Natale, N. Marrouche, M. Arruda, W. Saliba, and R. Schweikert
Review of Specific Literature of ICE Use in AF Ablation
Technique and Instrumentation

ICE IN VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS, F. Marchlinski, D. Callans, and Ren

ICE IN OTHER INTERVENTIONAL ASPECTS OF CARDIOLOGY, M. Tuzcu and P. Whitlow
Mitral Valvuloplasty/ Repair
ASD and VSD Closure
Left Atrial Appendage Closure

FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN INNOVATIVE IMAGING FOR EP, A. Natale and N. Marrouche
Epicardial Imaging
Three Dimensional Echocardiography
Integrative Approaches to Imaging EP Including Fluoroscopy, CT, MRI and Echocardiographic Techniques

Biography

Andrea Natale