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Chapter 47. Surgery for Arrhythmias

  1. Jaroslav F. Stark Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon,
  2. Marc R. de Leval Professor,
  3. Victor T. Tsang Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  1. Y. Ishii Surgeon,
  2. J. L. Cox Professor Chief,
  3. R. J. Damiano Chief

Published Online: 19 SEP 2006

DOI: 10.1002/0470093188.ch47

Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition

Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition

How to Cite

Ishii, Y., Cox, J. L. and Damiano, R. J. (2006) Surgery for Arrhythmias, in Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition (eds J. F. Stark, M. R. de Leval and V. T. Tsang), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470093188.ch47

Editor Information

  1. Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK

Author Information

  1. Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 19 SEP 2006
  2. Published Print: 11 AUG 2006

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470093160

Online ISBN: 9780470093184

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Keywords:

  • surgery for arrhythmias;
  • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD);
  • preoperative catheter electrophysiological study;
  • Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM);
  • Rate Control vs. Electrical Cardioversion for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (RACE)

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Surgical Anatomy

  • Electrophysiological Evaluation

  • Surgical Techniques

  • Indications

  • Surgical Technique of the Cox–Maze III Procedure

  • Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias after Repair of Congenital Heart Defects

  • References