Interview with Ziad Issa, MD
How has Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology, 4th Edition evolved since the previous edition? How has it evolved since the first edition?
The field of cardiac electrophysiology has been evolving rapidly and at virtually all levels, from the basic understanding of arrhythmia mechanisms to mapping and imaging modalities, as well as the development of new ablation techniques and energy sources. Hence, it is critical for all those involved in the field of cardiac arrhythmias to keep pace with these exciting advancements.
Having lived through the changes of the past several years, we researched the progress in the field of electrophysiology. Then, we thoroughly revised and updated all chapters and presented the information in a clear, comprehensive, and consistent manner to provide a diverse group of learners with the full spectrum of our knowledge and experience.
What is the most exciting aspect of the new edition? What chapter or topic covered in Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology, 4th Edition are you most excited about?
Atrial fibrillation continues to be the most prevalent and most challenging clinical arrhythmia and, hence, continues to attract the attention and resources of many clinicians, investigators, and industries. This has led to the rise of numerous novel diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to help elucidate the underling mechanisms of this complex arrhythmia and improve the efficacy, efficiency, and safety of medical and interventional therapies.
As this important field has grown, so has this book. In the 4th edition of Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology, we had to split the chapter on Atrial Fibrillation into 4 chapters to thoroughly cover the vast progress in this arena.
Who will find the greatest value from this book and why? Has the audience changed since the book was first published?
While we initially intended for this book to be a complete reference to practicing and in-training cardiologists and cardiac electrophysiologists, this book has become increasingly utilized by clinical and basic science researchers as well as allied professionals and industries involved in the field of cardiac rhythm management. Also, there has been an increasing interest from clinicians who are involved in or exposed to clinical management of cardia arrhythmias, such as anesthesiologists, neurologists, intensivists, and emergency room physicians, among others.
Is there anything else about the book you’d like to say?
In this edition of Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology, we kept the core of this book intact and maintained its unique style. As with the previous 3 editions, this book has been written by same three authors, so that educate in a comprehensive, cohesive fashion while avoiding redundancies and contradictions. As before, readers will find it easy to delve deeper into any specific topic, depending on his level of interest. We have tried to keep the appeal for all levels of learners, from the beginner to the experienced electrophysiologist.
About the Author
Dr. Ziad Issa received his medical degree from the University of Jordan (Amman, Jordan). He completed his training in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology at Indiana University in 2005. In May 2016, Dr. Issa completed Master of Medical Management (MMM) degree from Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA).
Dr. Issa has been practicing clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois since 2005. He has a vast experience in all aspects of clinical electrophysiology, including cardiac device implantation, lead extraction, complex atrial and ventricular ablations, and left atrial appendage closure.
Dr. Issa currently serves as the Associate Medical Director of Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, a large single-specialty cardiology group (>70 cardiologists) in Illinois. Additionally, Dr. Issa serves as the Executive Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Prairie Heart Institute. He also served as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.
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