Heart Rhythm Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management

A special issue of Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease (ISSN 2308-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Physiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 275

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Canberra Heart Rhythm, Australian Capital Territory, Garran 2605, Australia
Interests: catheter ablation; myocardial scar; 3D mapping; physiological pacing; sudden cardiac death; risk stratification

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Heart rhythm disorders form a major component of cardiac morbidity, significantly impacting health and contributing to serious complications such as stroke or heart failure. Recent strides in technology for diagnosing and treating tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias have propelled remarkable advancements in the field.

While the diagnostic landscape encompasses a stepladder of modalities ranging from traditional electrocardiograms, Holter monitors and echocardiography to cardiac MRI and diagnostic EP studies, the true challenge facing electrophysiologists lies in adeptly leveraging these diagnostic modalities to achieve precise and accurate diagnoses. A quick dive into existing literature reveals the existing disparities in evidence pertaining to optimal management, encompassing variability in treatment efficacy and long-term prognosis. This Special Issue aims to address these gaps by highlighting the influence of modern cardiac imaging techniques and exploring the role of catheter interventions and device therapies in managing heart rhythm disorders. This Special Issue seeks contributions discussing the utilization and interpretation of cardiac imaging, device and catheter ablation data to improve clinical workflows and optimize the distribution of imaging services. Articles can include reviews, editorials, case studies or original research across pediatric, adult, critical care and perioperative settings.

Prof. Dr. Rajeev K. Pathak
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • tachyarrhythmias
  • bradyarrhythmias
  • myocardial strain
  • cardiac MRI
  • myocardial scar
  • atrial fibrillation ablation
  • ventricular arrhythmia ablation
  • physiological pacing
  • sudden cardiac death

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