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What a great title for a book! Its remit is to, “provide comprehensive information to help people with heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment”, this it does very well.

The second edition of the ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine is heralded as “Europe’s definitive print and online guide to the latest in cardiology”. This 2nd edition, a formidable 1300 pages in 38 chapters, is completely revised and updated since the first edition which appeared in 2005, and it includes new cardiological information in many specific areas such as, pregnancy, choice of imaging techniques, sports medicine and certification, for example. It also has more images and video content, with extensive MCQs, which can be completed to gain EBAC-accredited CME points.

Dr Mary Sheppard, Consultant Cardiac Pathologisat at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London, reviews a recently published book on, Sudden cardiac death.

Stroke is a major cause of mortality in the UK, accounting for about 53 000 deaths annually. 12 5000 strokes per year are thought to be directly attributable to atrial fibrillation (AF). Now two publications are available to update health care professionals on this challenging clinical problem.