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Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: All You Wanted to Know By
2006 | 181 Pages | ISBN: 0727915665 | PDF | 3 MB
Pacing and ICDs are used increasingly in the management of arrhythmias and a number of different cardiac conditions. Specialists, general cardiologists and general physicians are now closely involved in managing patients with these devices. Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: All you wanted to know is written by leading specialists from the UK and USA and is designed for all physicians looking for a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles and functions of these devices. The focus of this book has been on the indications for these devices and continuing patient management for the generalist and those in training - including complications and troubleshooting that arise peri- and post-implantation. Not only does Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators provide a sound introduction to the subject, in the later chapters it goes beyond the basics, introducing more advanced techniques such as lead extraction. It can be used both for those in training and for those with direct patient care responsibilities.With its up to date, evidence-based approach and inclusion of the latest AHA guidelines on pacing, this is an ideal guide to a major aspect of modern cardiac management.Content: Chapter 1 Basic Principles of Pacing (pages 1-28): Malcolm KirkChapter 2 Temporary Cardiac Pacing (pages 29-52): Oliver R. Segal, Vias Markides, D. Wyn Davies and Nicholas S. PetersChapter 3 Pacemaker Implantation and Indications (pages 53-69): Aneesh V. Tolat and Peter J. ZimetbaumChapter 4 The ICD and How it Works (pages 70-80): Henry F. Clemo and Kenneth A. EllenbogenChapter 5 Indications for the Implanted Cardioverter?Defibrillator (pages 81-96): Alfred E. BuxtonChapter 6 ICD Follow?Up: Complications, Troubleshooting, and Emergencies Related to ICDs (pages 97-109): Kristin E. EllisonChapter 7 Pacing Therapies for Heart Failure (pages 110-133): Rebecca E. Lane, Martin R. Cowie and Anthony W. C. ChowChapter 8 Pacing in Special Cases: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Congenital Heart Disease (pages 134-150): Martin Lowe and Fiona WalkerChapter 9 Lead Problems, Device Infections, and Lead Extraction (pages 151-169): Richard Schilling and Simon Sporton