Peter Spector

2020

Why do we need another book about atrial  fibrillation?Despite the numerous good books available on the topic, there are several reasons I think it is worthwhile writing yet another book about atrial fibrillation (AF). Fibrillation involves elegant physiology that is not widely taught or understood, and as a result there are widespread misconceptions or illconceived beliefs about AF. Electrophysiology (EP) in general is an aesthetically attractive intellectual endeavor: it makes sense and lends itself well to deductive reasoning. If you think about the fundamental principles of EP, you can figure out most things, with no need for rote memorization.