The thoroughly revised and updated new edition of this clinically-oriented text addresses all aspects of arrhythmias in children. Drs. Gillette and Garson, two well-known cardiologists, document thelatest diagnostic methods and treatments for each arrhythmia. Examples of clinical situations show readers how each is used properly in clinical practice.

•  over 90% new or revised material.

Covers all arrhythmias affecting childrenfrom the fetus through the young adult.

•  Details anatomy, basic electrophysiology, electropharmacology, diagnostic techniques, surgery and treatment.

Documents both invasive and non-invasive diagnostic methods as well as pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments.

•  Organises arrhythmias into categories for easy reference and then discusses the diagnostic tests, treatments, and clinical situations for each.

Illustrates items of importance with examples of EKGs, electrophysiology studies, chest x-rays, and more.

SECTION I: TECHNIQUES. Morphology of the Cardiac Conduction System. 

Non-Invasive Diagnostic Studies. 

Intracardiac Electrophysiological Studies. 

SECTION II: ARRHYTHMIAS. 

Sinus Node Dysfunction. 

Atrioventricular Block and Bundle Branch Block. 

Tachyarrhythmias Confined to the Atrium. 

Supraventricular Tachycardia. 

Ventricular Arrhythmia. 

SECTION III: TREATMENT. 

Acute Treatment of Tachy and Bradyarrhythmia. 

Catheter, Ablative and Surgical Treatment. 

Pacemakers in Children. 

Advanced Electrical Management of Artrial and Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias. 

Pharmacologic Management of Tachyarrhythmias. 

SECTION IV: COMMON CLINICAL PROBLEMS. 

Syncope. Sudden Death. 

Fetal Arrhythmias. Palpitations. 

Arrhythmias in the Child with an Abnormal ECG (WPW and long QT). 

Chronic Postoperative Arrhythmias.