Cardiac Mechano-Electric Coupling and Arrhythmias

Covers all aspects of the heart's ability to change rate or rhythm in response to mechanical stimulation in one integrated source, with comprehensive, cross-referenced material
Highly illustrated throughout, including an 8-page colour plate section, to aid understanding
Written by the key experts in the field, and includes essential follow-on reading in the highly selective references
New to this edition

Completely revised throughout, reflecting the latest research in the field
Expanded sections provide more of a clinical focus
Contains completely new section reviewing insight from clinical trials
Cardiac Mechano-Electric Coupling and Arrhythmias offers a thoroughly reviewed compendium written by leading experts in the field on the mechanism and consequences of cardiac mechano-electrical coupling. Its coverage ranges from stretch-activated ion channels to mechanically induced arrhythmias and mechanical interventions for heart rhythm correction. Information is grouped into logical sections, from molecular mechanisms, to cell, tissue and whole organ responses, right through to patient-based observations and insight emerging from clinical trials. The information provided carefully highlights both consensus insight and current shortcomings in our understanding of cardiac mechano-electric coupling.

The book has been thoroughly revised and expanded since publication of the first edition in 2005, extensively updated to reflect recent developments in the field, and now offers a more balanced view of mechano-electrical interactions in the heart and develops a more clinical focus. Written with the practising cardiologist and junior doctor in mind, it offers interesting new insight for the established physician with an interest in cardiac arrhythmogenesis and heart rhythm management.