{"product_id":"implantable-cardiac-pacemakers-and-defibrillators-isbn-9780727915665","title":"Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators","description":"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. \u003ci\u003eImplantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: All you wanted to know\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot only does \u003ci\u003eImplantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  List of contributors. \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Basic principles of pacing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalcolm Kirk\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Temporary cardiac pacing\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOliver R. Segal, Vias Markides, D. Wyn Davies, and Nicholas S. Peters\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Pacemaker implantation and indications\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAneesh V. Tolat and Peter J. Zimetbaum\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The ICD and how it works\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenry F. Clemo and Kenneth A. Ellenbogen\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Indications for the implanted cardioverter-defibrillator\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlfred E. Buxton\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 ICD follow-up: complications, troubleshooting, and emergencies related to ICDs\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristin E. Ellison\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Pacing therapies for heart failure\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRebecca E. Lane, Martin R. Cowie, and Anthony W.C. Chow\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Pacing in special cases: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartin Lowe and Fiona Walker\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Lead problems, device infections, and lead extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Schilling and Simon Sporton\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \"The first chapter of this book discusses the basic principles of pacing and does it very well…\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe electrocardiogram (ECG) diagrams are easy to understand in this section and\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI particularly enjoyed the ‘frequently asked questions’ at the end of the chapter…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe following chapter on pacemaker implantation discusses the modes of pacemakers and what the abbreviations mean. This is quite enlightening, as not many people actually know this. The chapter is in depth, especially about the types of pacemakers, and their indications…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI found the chapter on ICD follow-up very useful…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rest of the book was very informative and answered a lot of previously unanswered questions, especially on heart failure…\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI enjoyed the book. I found it interesting and appreciated the chapters and how they dealt with each sub-group of pacemaker implantation.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e - \u003ci\u003eAndrew Karrouze, Coronary Care Unit, University Hospital, Lewisham, SE13 6LH.\u003c\/i\u003e British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, March 2007, Vol 2 No 3\u003c\/p\u003e  Anthony Chow, The Heart Hospital, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlfred Buxton, Cardiovascular Division, Brown Medical School, Rhode Island Hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e  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. \u003ci\u003eImplantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: All you wanted to know\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot only does \u003ci\u003eImplantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMJ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989407056101,"sku":"NP9780727915665","price":113.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780727915665.jpg?v=1761783983","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/implantable-cardiac-pacemakers-and-defibrillators-isbn-9780727915665","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}