Main description:

A practical and up-to-date guide to pacemaker technology and its clinical implementation

As the field of cardiology continues to advance and expand, so too does the technology and expertise behind today's electrophysiological devices. Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization has been assembled by international specialists to give all those caring for patients with heart disorders a clear and informative guide to the pacemakers and clinical methods of today. Now in its fourth edition, this essential resource:

Explains different methods of pacemaker implementation in a straightforward and easy-to-follow manner
Explores the most common challenges faced by working clinicians
Features more than 750 illustrative graphics
Contains data on the efficacy and long-term outcomes of different device models
Covers new technology and clinical trial data

Written for cardiologists, cardiac pacing caregivers, and those preparing to take their electrophysiology board examinations, Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization offers a complete exploration of electrophysical devices and their vital role in modern-day cardiology.

Contents:

Contributors vi

Preface vii

1 Pacing and Defibrillation: Clinically Relevant Basics for Practice 1
T. Jared Bunch, Suraj Kapa, David L. Hayes, Charles D. Swerdlow, Samuel J. Asirvatham, and Paul A. Friedman

2 Hemodynamics of Cardiac Pacing: Optimization and Programming to Enhance Cardiac Function 39
Christ opher V. DeSimone, Joanna Gullickson, David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman, and Samuel J. Asirvatham

3 Indications for Pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators, and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Identifying Patients Who Benefit from Cardiac Rhythm Devices 86
Krishna Kancharla, David L. Hayes, Samuel J. Asirvatham, and Paul A. Friedman

4 Choosing the Device Generator and Leads: Matching the Device with the Patient 125
Christopher J. McLeod, Anca Chiriac, Malini Madhavan, David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman, and Samuel J. Asirvatham

5 Implanting and Extracting Cardiac Devices: Technique and Avoiding Complications 149
Siva K. Mulpuru, Malini Madhavan, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Matthew J. Swale, David L. Hayes, and Paul A. Friedman

6 Implant-Related Complications: Relevant Anatomy and Approaches for Prevention 223
Niyada Naksuk, David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman, and Samuel J. Asirvatham

7 Timing Cycles 263
David L. Hayes, Paul J. Wang, Samuel J. Asirvatham, and Paul A. Friedman

8 Programming: Maximizing Benefit and Minimizing Morbidity Programming 325
Paul A. Friedman, Charles D. Swerdlow, Samuel J. Asirvatham, David L. Hayes, and Avi Sabbag

9 Sensor Technology for Rate-Adaptive Pacing and Hemodynamic Optimization 379
Krishna Kancharla, David L. Hayes, Samuel J. Asirvatham, and Paul A. Friedman

10 Troubleshooting 399
Charles D. Swerdlow, Paul A. Friedman, Samuel J. Asirvatham, and David L. Hayes

11 Radiography of Implantable Devices 514
David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman, and Samuel J. Asirvatham

12 Electromagnetic Interference: Sources, Recognition, and Management 551
Subir Bhatia, Alan Sugrue, David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman, and Samuel J. Asirvatham

13 Follow-up 578
Alan Sugrue, Vaibhav R. Vaidya, David L. Hayes, Michael Glikson, Paul A. Friedman, and Samuel J. Asirvatham

Index 620