Atrial fibrillation and catheter ablation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35948
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Cardiology, Halifax Infirmary.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1230
- Available Online
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Atrial fibrillation is when the chambers of the heart (the atria) fibrillate (quiver). This can cause a rapid, irregular heart rhythm. This pamphlet reviews the causes and treatment of this heart problem. Catheter ablation is a non-surgical procedure that may be used when medication is not controlling your heart rhythm or symptoms. This pamphlet reviews how catheter ablation is done, risks, what to expect after your procedure, activities to avoid, and signs and symptoms to watch for.
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Heart beat
- Abstract
- Atrial fibrillation is when the chambers of the heart (the atria) fibrillate (quiver). This can cause a rapid, irregular heart rhythm. This pamphlet reviews the causes and treatment of this heart problem. Catheter ablation is a non-surgical procedure that may be used when medication is not controlling your heart rhythm or symptoms. This pamphlet reviews how catheter ablation is done, risks, what to expect after your procedure, activities to avoid, and signs and symptoms to watch for.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Cardiology, Halifax Infirmary
- Pamphlet Number
- 1230
Atrial Fibrillation and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention : A Case-based Guide to Oral Anticoagulation, Antiplatelet Therapy and Stenting
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41420
Andrea Rubboli, Gregory Y. H. Lip, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2017.
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This book considers paradigmatic clinical cases in order to cast light on key issues relating to elective or emergency stent implantation and the use of oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients with atrial fibrillation. The topics addressed include the optimal periprocedural antithrombotic treatment (uninterrupted vs interrupted OAC, intraprocedural use of heparin and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, etc.), the most appropriate type of stent (bare metal vs drug eluting vs "bioactive"), the optim…
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- Other Authors
- Rubboli, Andrea
- Lip, Gregory Y. H.
- Responsibility
- Andrea Rubboli, Gregory Y. H. Lip, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (viii, 212 pages) : 52 illus., 30 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319424002
- 9783319423982 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anticoagulants - therapeutic use
- Atrial Fibrillation - drug therapy
- Atrial Fibrillation - surgery
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - methods
- Vitamin K - therapeutic use
- Abstract
- This book considers paradigmatic clinical cases in order to cast light on key issues relating to elective or emergency stent implantation and the use of oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients with atrial fibrillation. The topics addressed include the optimal periprocedural antithrombotic treatment (uninterrupted vs interrupted OAC, intraprocedural use of heparin and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, etc.), the most appropriate type of stent (bare metal vs drug eluting vs "bioactive"), the optimal regimen (e.g., triple therapy of OAC, aspirin, and clopidogrel vs the combination of OAC and a single antiplatelet agent), and the most suitable duration of the antithrombotic treatment prescribed at discharge (1 vs 6-12 months). The case-based management recommendations will be of wide practical value in the current health care context, where percutaneous coronary intervention is available even to patients with relevant co-morbidities, such as those warranting long-term OAC, and the indications for OAC are much broader than in the past. The book will appeal especially to clinical and interventional cardiologists, internal medicine specialists, hematologists, and family physicians and will also be of interest to cardiology and internal medicine residents and fellows.
- Contents
- Atrial fibrillation on vitamin K-antagonists undergoing elective coronary artery stenting for stable effort angina -- Atrial fibrillation on NOAC (dabigatran) undergoing elective coronary artery stenting for stable effort angina -- Atrial fibrillation on vitamin K-antagonist undergoing urgent coronary stenting for non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome -- Atrial fibrillation on NOAC (rivaroxaban) undergoing urgent coronary stenting for non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome -- Atrial fibrillation on vitamin K-antagonist undergoing emergency primary coronary stenting for ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction -- Atrial fibrillation on NOAC (apixaban) undergoing emergency primary coronary stenting for ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction -- Atrial fibrillation early complicating acute coronary syndrome treated with coronary artery stenting -- New-onset atrial fibrillation in a stable patient with remote coronary artery stenting -- Urgent surgery early after coronary stenting in a patient with atrial fibrillation on triple therapy of warfarin, aspirin and clopidogrel -- Urgent surgery early after coronary stenting in a patjent with atrial fibrillation on triple therapy of NOAC (a factor Xa-inhibitor), aspirin and clopidogrel -- Major bleeding early after coronary stenting in a patient with atrial fibrillation on triple therapy of warfarin, aspirin and clopidogrel -- Major bleeding early after coronary stenting in a patient with atrial fibrillation on triple therapy of NOAC (dabigatran), aspirin and clopidogrel.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Atrial Fibrillation : From Bench to Bedside
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat30398
edited by Andrea Natale, José Jalife.
--Totowa, NJ:
Humana Press
, c2008.
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- Location
- Online
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- Author
- Natale, Andrea
- Other Authors
- Jalife, José
- Responsibility
- edited by Andrea Natale, José Jalife
- Place of Publication
- Totowa, NJ
- Publisher
- Humana Press
- Date of Publication
- c2008
- Series Title
- Contemporary cardiology (Totowa, N.J. : Unnumbered)
- ISBN
- 9781597451635
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Fibrillation - diagnosis
- Atrial Fibrillation - physiopathology
- Atrial Fibrillation - therapy
- Catheter Ablation - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cardiology
- Heart - Surgery
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Atrial fibrillation therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33699
Gheorghe-Andrei Dan, Antoni Bayés de Luna, John Camm, editors.
--London:
Springer
, c2014.
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The paradigm for atrial fibrillation (AF) management has changed significantly in recent years. A new era has begun for the prevention of one of the most tremendous complication of AF, stroke. Prevention of ischemic stroke in AF patients with oral anticoagulants represents a huge challenge because of the narrow therapeutic change of these drugs, interindividual and intraindividual variability, and the unsatisfactory time in therapeutically range (TTR) with this type of medication.
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- Corporate Author
- International Society of Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
- Other Authors
- Dan, G. Andrei
- Bayés de Luna, Antoni
- Camm, A. John
- Responsibility
- Gheorghe-Andrei Dan, Antoni Bayés de Luna, John Camm, editors
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiv, 188 pages)
- Series Title
- Current cardiovascular therapy
- ISBN
- 9781447154754 (electronic bk.)
- 9781447154747
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Fibrillation - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Cardiology
- Abstract
- The paradigm for atrial fibrillation (AF) management has changed significantly in recent years. A new era has begun for the prevention of one of the most tremendous complication of AF, stroke. Prevention of ischemic stroke in AF patients with oral anticoagulants represents a huge challenge because of the narrow therapeutic change of these drugs, interindividual and intraindividual variability, and the unsatisfactory time in therapeutically range (TTR) with this type of medication.
- Contents
- Epidemiology, burden and unmet needs in atrial fibrillation -- Inside molecular mechanisms and pharmacological targets of atrial fibrillation -- Novel oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation -- Upstream therapy in the treatment of atrial fibrillation -- Drug therapy for rhythm and rate control in atrial fibrillation -- Changing the paradigm to understand and manage atrial fibrillation -- Guidelines and current recommendations in atrial fibrillation.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat38352
editors, Catherine M. Otto, J. Ward Kennedy-Hamilton.
--[Philadelphia, PA]:
Elsevier
, c2014.
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- Location
- Online
- Available Online
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- Other Authors
- Otto, Catherine M.
- Kennedy-Hamilton, J. Ward
- Responsibility
- editors, Catherine M. Otto, J. Ward Kennedy-Hamilton
- Place of Publication
- [Philadelphia, PA]
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource : col. ill., video
- Series
- Procedures consult
- Series Title
- Procedures consult (ClinicalKey)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Fibrillation - surgery
- Catheter Ablation
- Access
- Registration required for PDF access.
- Format
- Video
- Location
- Online
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pharmacy Department.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0252
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Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and certain types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Toloxin® is the brand name of digoxin. This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin, drugs and foods to avoid, warnings, possible side effects, and symptoms that you should mention to your doctor, nurse practitioner, or pharmacist.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pharmacy Department
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Digoxin
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Failure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Digoxin
- Atrial fibrillation
- Heart failure
- Abstract
- Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and certain types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Toloxin® is the brand name of digoxin. This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin, drugs and foods to avoid, warnings, possible side effects, and symptoms that you should mention to your doctor, nurse practitioner, or pharmacist.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Department
- Pamphlet Number
- 0252
Elective cardioversion for atrial fibrillation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat38355
editors, Catherine M. Otto, J. Ward Kennedy-Hamilton.
--[Philadelphia, PA]:
Elsevier
, c2014.
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- Location
- Online
- Available Online
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- Other Authors
- Otto, Catherine M.
- Kennedy-Hamilton, J. Ward
- Responsibility
- editors, Catherine M. Otto, J. Ward Kennedy-Hamilton
- Place of Publication
- [Philadelphia, PA]
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource : col. ill., video
- Series
- Procedures consult
- Series Title
- Procedures consult (ClinicalKey)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Fibrillation - therapy
- Access
- Registration required for PDF access.
- Format
- Video
- Location
- Online
Essentials of atrial fibrillation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33365
Yee Guan Yap, A John Camm.
([Revised edition])
--London:
Springer Healthcare
, c2014.
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- Location
- Online
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- Author
- Yap, Yee Guan
- Other Authors
- Camm, A. John
- Responsibility
- Yee Guan Yap, A John Camm
- Edition
- [Revised edition]
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer Healthcare
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (viii, 47 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781907673986 (electronic bk.)
- 9781858734385
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Hematology
- Contents
- 1. Epidemiology of atrial fibrillation -- 2. Pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation -- 3. Classification, diagnosis, and assessment of atrial fibrillation -- 4. Rate and rhythm control strategies for atrial fibrillation -- 5. Anticoagulant treatment strategies for atrial fibrillation.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Innovative management of atrial fibrillation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat22364
Schwartzman, David.
--Malden, MA:
Blackwell Futura
, 2005.
- Call Number
- WG 330 I58 2005
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Call Number
- WG 330 I58 2005
- Author
- Schwartzman, David
- Other Authors
- Zenati, Marco A
- Place of Publication
- Malden, MA
- Publisher
- Blackwell Futura
- Date of Publication
- 2005
- Physical Description
- 195 p.
- ISBN
- 1405122099
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Fibrillation - therapy
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Left Atrial Appendage Closure : Mechanical Approaches to Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat39771
Jacqueline Saw, Saibal Kar, Matthew J. Price, editors.
--Cham:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Humana Press
, c2016.
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- Location
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, covering epidemiology of atrial fibrillation and stroke, LAA anatomy, surgical approaches, imaging for LAA closure, LAA closure procedure, and post-procedural management. LAA closure is a rapidly emerging field in stroke prevention for patients with atrial fibrillation. Several percutaneous and surgical devices are now available in many countries, including WATCHMAN, Amplatzer Cardiac Plug and A…
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- Other Authors
- Saw, Jacqueline
- Kar, Saibal
- Price, Matthew J
- Responsibility
- Jacqueline Saw, Saibal Kar, Matthew J. Price, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Humana Press
- Date of Publication
- c2016
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 300 p. : 137 illus., 113 illus. in color)
- Series Title
- Contemporary cardiology
- ISBN
- 9783319162805
- 9783319162799 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2196-8969
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Appendage - diagnostic imaging
- Atrial Appendage - surgery
- Atrial Fibrillation - complications
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures - methods
- Stroke - prevention & control
- Technology Assessment, Biomedical
- Abstract
- This book provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, covering epidemiology of atrial fibrillation and stroke, LAA anatomy, surgical approaches, imaging for LAA closure, LAA closure procedure, and post-procedural management. LAA closure is a rapidly emerging field in stroke prevention for patients with atrial fibrillation. Several percutaneous and surgical devices are now available in many countries, including WATCHMAN, Amplatzer Cardiac Plug and Amulet, and LARIAT devices, and many more are in clinical development and are being evaluated in research trials. As LAA closure is a technically challenging procedure, detailed knowledge of the rationale, anatomy, and technical approach of this modality guides clinicians in patient selection and facilitates procedural success. Left Atrial Appendage Closure is a valuable resource for interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, echocardiographers, radiographers, fellows, and residents in guiding the management of patients prior to, during, and following LAA closure.
- Contents
- Part I. Rationale for LAA Closure -- 1. Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Epidemiology -- 2. Efficacy and Limitations of Warfarin and Novel Oral Anticoagulants with Atrial Fibrillation -- 3. Mechanistic Rationale for LAA Closure with AF and Stroke Prevention -- 4. LAA Anatomy -- Part II. Surgical Approaches for LAA Closure -- 5. Conventional Surgery for LAA Closure -- Part III. Imaging for LAA Closure -- 6. The Use of Transesophageal Echocardiography to Guide Percutaneous LAA Closure -- 7. The Use of Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) to Guide LAA Closure -- 8. CT Imaging for Percutaneous LAA Closure -- Part IV. Percutaneous LAA Closure Devices and Trial Results -- 9. PLAATO Device -- 10. WATCHMAN Device -- 11. WATCHMAN: Trials and Registries Results -- 12. Amplatzer Cardiac Plug and Amulet -- 13. ACP and Amulet: Trials and Registries Results -- 14. LARIAT: The Endo-Epicardial Technique for Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion -- 15. LARIAT: Trials and Registries Results -- 16. Novel Percutaneous LAA Closure Devices in Clinical or Preclinical Trials -- 17. Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation -- Part V. Post-procedural Management and Issues -- 18. Procedural Complications and Management -- 19. Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Strategies Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure -- 20. Device-Related Thrombi, Residual Leaks, and Consequences.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Short Stay Management of Atrial Fibrillation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat40193
W. Frank Peacock, Carol L. Clark, editors.
--Cham:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Humana Press
, c2016.
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- Location
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This book provides a road map for the efficient and successful management of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the short stay unit. It describes the problem, defines the measures of successful treatment, elucidates interventions, and supplies the tools for achieving quality care. Organized in four parts, it covers the impact of AF on patient populations; the presentation and management of AF; the transition to the outpatient environment; and systems management. Topics include the economic consequence…
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- Other Authors
- Peacock, W. Frank
- Clark, Carol L
- Responsibility
- W. Frank Peacock, Carol L. Clark, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Humana Press
- Date of Publication
- c2016
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiv, 289 p. : 40 illus., 24 illus. in color)
- Series Title
- Contemporary cardiology
- ISBN
- 9783319313863
- 9783319313849 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2196-8969
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Atrial Fibrillation - therapy
- Disease Management
- Hospitalization - trends
- Abstract
- This book provides a road map for the efficient and successful management of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the short stay unit. It describes the problem, defines the measures of successful treatment, elucidates interventions, and supplies the tools for achieving quality care. Organized in four parts, it covers the impact of AF on patient populations; the presentation and management of AF; the transition to the outpatient environment; and systems management. Topics include the economic consequences of AF; cardioversion and cardiac implantable electronic devices in AF management; education of the AF patient and discharge planning; and quality metrics in AF. The book also provides order sheets and process criteria with which institutions can successfully manage the AF patient in the short stay unit, thus optimizing patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiencies. Short Stay Management of Atrial Fibrillation is a valuable resource for cardiologists, emergency medicine physicians, electrophysiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in AF management.
- Contents
- Part I. Impact of the Disease -- 1. Atrial Fibrillation: Epidemiology and Demographics -- 2. Pathophysiology of Atrial Fibrillation and Clinical Correlations -- 3. The Economic Impact of Atrial Fibrillation in the US -- Part II. Presentation and Management -- 4. Emergency Medical Services and Atrial Fibrillation -- 5. Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation -- 6. Stroke and Other Complications of Atrial Fibrillation -- 7. Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation -- 8. Diagnostic Testing in the Emergency Department of Atrial Fibrillation -- 9. Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department or Observation Unit -- 10. Cardioversion and Acute Atrial Fibrillation Management -- 11. Procedural Sedation for Atrial Fibrillation Patients -- 12. Risk Stratification in Atrial Fibrillation and Observation Unit Entry -- 13. Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices in the Short Stay Management of Atrial Fibrillation -- 14. Pitfalls in the Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation -- Part III. Transition to the Outpatient Environment -- 15. Education of the Atrial Fibrillation Patient in the Observation Unit -- 16. Discharge Criteria -- 17. Discharge Planning -- 18. Outpatient Medications in Atrial Fibrillation -- Part IV. Systems Management -- 19. Atrial Fibrillation Accreditation -- 20. Quality Metrics in Atrial Fibrillation -- 21. Atrial Fibrillation Research in the Observation Unit and the Emergency Department -- 22. Atrial Fibrillation Protocols.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
