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Understanding Atrial Fibrillation

A 54-page foundations from the Rhythm-Connect library, in English, German and French.

In short

What is Understanding Atrial Fibrillation?

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation (German original: Vorhofflimmern verstehen) is a foundations from the Rhythm-Connect library. Medically responsible for it is Dr. med. Frank Thomas Zerm, Prof. of Health Science, JLI Geneva, cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and it is published by RHYTHMOLOGICUM in Zurich. The current English edition is version 2.3 of 1 November 2026 and runs to 54 pages; the title is also written in German and French. It is organised in seven parts (A–G) with thirty-seven chapters, framed by “Before you start” and “In closing”, from “The pacemaker” to “Our project”. In the library it belongs to the Heart theme world. You buy it and get access to it on Rhythm-Connect, where purchases, log-ins and programmes are kept; this page describes it. Rhythm-Connect puts a title on sale once its German, English and French texts have passed medical review. What the book says medically is published here only after that review: MEDIZINISCHE FREIGABE AUSSTEHEND.

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How do I get Understanding Atrial Fibrillation?

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation is sold on Rhythm-Connect: the Buy button takes you to the title there. The price is shown on Rhythm-Connect once it is confirmed. If you already have an account, log in to Rhythm-Connect to manage your purchases.

Contents

What does Understanding Atrial Fibrillation contain?

Format

Foundations, 54 pages.

Edition and languages

English edition 2.3, 1 November 2026. Also written in German (Vorhofflimmern verstehen) and French.

Structure

It is organised in seven parts (A–G) with thirty-seven chapters, framed by “Before you start” and “In closing”, from “The pacemaker” to “Our project”.

  • A · How the heart finds its beat
  • B · Why on earth the pulmonary veins?
  • C · When a spark ignites fibrillation
  • D · Recognise, classify, set goals
  • E · Understanding pulmonary vein isolation
  • F · What counts in everyday life
  • G · From findings to personal treatment

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who is behind Understanding Atrial Fibrillation?

Medically responsible: Dr. med. Frank Thomas Zerm, Prof. of Health Science, JLI Geneva, cardiologist and electrophysiologist. Publisher: RHYTHMOLOGICUM, Zurich.

In which languages is Understanding Atrial Fibrillation available?

The current edition is written in German, English and French. Rhythm-Connect puts the title on sale once all three language versions have passed medical review; until then its page on Rhythm-Connect offers a waiting list.

How do I buy Understanding Atrial Fibrillation?

Use the Buy button on this page. It takes you to Rhythm-Connect, where you buy the title and manage your access in your account.

I already bought Understanding Atrial Fibrillation. Where do I find it?

Log in to Rhythm-Connect with the Log in link on this page or in the navigation. Your purchases and your access are managed in your Rhythm-Connect account.

Is Understanding Atrial Fibrillation personal medical advice?

No. It contains general health information only, not personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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