In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize

This issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Fermin C. Garcia, Luis C. Saenz, and Pasquale Santangeli, is dedicated to Intracardiac Echo Imaging in Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmia Ablation. This is one of four issues selected each year by the series Consulting Editors, Ranjan K. Thakur and Andrea Natale. Topics include, but are not limited to: How to use intracardiac echography to recognize normal cardiac anatomy, Intracardiac echography to guide catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias in ischemic cardiomyopathy, Intracardiac echography to guide ablation of parahisian arrhythmias, Utility of ICE to guide transseptal catheterization for different EP procedures, Intracardiac echography to guide catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, Role of intracardiac echography for transcatheter occlusion of left atrial appendage, Intracardiac echography to guide catheter ablation of idiopathic ventricular arrythmias, Intracardiac echography to guide catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, Intracardiac echography to guide mapping and ablation of arrhythmias in congenital heart disease patients, Prevention and early recognition of complications during catheter ablation by Intracardiac echography, Intracardiac echography to evaluate radiofrequency lesion creation and Image integration using intracardiac echography and 3-D reconstruction for mapping and ablation of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.

Sudden cardiac death is a world-wide pandemic. Over the last years, basic and clinical research has greatly contributed to our understanding of the epidemiology, risk factors, preventive measures and therapy for sudden cardiac death. The advent of the new era of human gene discovering has clarified the genetic basis for inherited arrhythmogenic syndromes potentially leading to sudden cardiac death. Primary prevention measures against coronary artery disease have also translated into a decrease of the incidence of sudden cardiac death in adults, and the advent of implantable defibrillators has been proven to reduce mortality in patients at risk. This book has the aim of providing a concise yet comprehensive update on the major advances in the field of epidemiology, genetics and preventive measures for sudden cardiac death.