This book is a practical guide to the differential diagnosis and treatment of patients
presenting in the Emergency Department with syncope or arrhythmias including bradyarrhythmias
atrial fibrillation narrow and wide QRS tachycardias. In addition clear advice is provided on
the management of patients with cardiac devices and possible dysfunction electrical storm or
a requirement for urgent surgery. For each topic a literature review of epidemiology
physiopathology differential diagnosis and treatment is conducted. Furthermore practical
suggestions are offered for short-term management e.g. regarding the decision on when and
where to hospitalize the patient these proposals do not replace but rather summarize or
integrate the current guidelines. The book is designed both for emergency physicians and
cardiologists who will be the first to evaluate and treat patients with arrhythmias or
potentially arrhythmic problems in the emergency setting. It will also be a useful textbook for
students and residents in Cardiology and Emergency Medicine.
