This practical resource provides essential guidance on the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of all common and uncommon arrhythmias. It facilitates a rapid understanding of diagnosis and management, and discusses the complete range of therapeutic options available. Inside, readers will find in-depth discussions on the role of currently available drugs interventional techniques - and the latest devices and developments, all reflecting published guidelines and evidence-based recommendations. Full-colour photographs, line drawings, tables, and flow charts present vital information in an easily understandable and easily retainable format. - Covers the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of common and uncommon arrhythmias in an easy-to-retain format. - Summarizes the risks and benefits of electrophysiologic, pharmacologic, and surgical therapies. - Discusses both medical and non-medical treatment options from an evidence-based perspective. - Presents the hottest topics in the field, including cardio-defibrillators · cardioversion (the restoration of normal rhythm of the heart by electrical shock) · and the latest drugs used for arrhythmia disorders. - Prepares the clinician for recertification. - Features full-color photographs, line drawings, tables, and flow charts. - Integrates disease mechanisms, clinical signs, and the full range of therapeutic options within a single, accessible resource. Gregory Y. H Lip, Consultant Cardiologist, University Department of Medicine, City Hospital Birmingham, UK; and John Godtfredsen, Department of Cardiology, Herlev University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark