Arrhythmogenic RV Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia Recent Advances /

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Markus, Frank I. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Nava, Andrea (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Thiene, Gaetano (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Milano : Springer Milan, 2007.
• Θέματα: Medicine.; Human genetics.; Molecular biology.; Cardiology.; Pathology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Human Genetics.; Molecular Medicine.

 This book covers all aspects (biological, pathological, genetic, clinical and therapeutical) of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia, a recent cardiomyopathy which represents a very high risk of sudden death in the young and in athletes. The monograph presents the results of 5-year research program on ARVC/D supported by grants of both the European Commission and the NIH, which enabled the discovery of seven disease-causing genes, thus opening new avenues for the early identification of affected patients and for sudden death prevention. A panel of top scientists, both European and Americans, contributed to this volume, which will be an essential reference for professionals and residents in cardiology, radiology, human genetics, and sport medicine. 

 Introduction: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia Clarified -- Advances in Genetics: Dominant Forms -- Advances in Genetics: Recessive Forms -- Genotype-Phenotype Correlations -- Autopsy and Endomyocardial Biopsy Findings -- Cell Adhesion Pathology -- Ultrastructural Substrates -- Transgenic Animal Models -- Spontaneous Animal Models -- Possible Causative or Contributing Role of Viruses -- Diagnosis: Task Force Criteria including Modifications for Family Members -- Strengths and Weaknesses of the Task Force Criteria — Proposed Modifications -- Idiopathic Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia -- Electrocardiographic Manifestations -- Echocardiography -- MR and CT Imaging -- Diagnostic Role of Angiography -- Electrophysiologic Study including Electroanatomic Mapping -- Risk Stratification and Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy -- Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia -- The Role of the Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator in the Management -- Management of Heart Failure -- Sudden Death in Young Athletes.