{"product_id":"the-nuts-and-bolts-of-cardiac-resynchronization-therapy-isbn-9781405153720","title":"The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an exciting new option for a growing number of heart failure patients, but CRT systems present special challenges to clinicians, even those accustomed to working with pacemakers. Now, Tom Kenny demystifies the field in this timely, easy-to-understand paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e concentrates on the practical aspects of how these devices work and how to follow the growing number of patients who are using them to fight heart failure. Designed specifically for the non-specialist, the book explains how the device works, how and why CRT-paced ECGs look different, and how to test for proper function of a CRT system. It also includes a systematic (numbered sequence) guide to follow-up that you can use in the clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis practical reference offers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eclear, straightforward explanations that require no prior training in device therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emany CRT ECGs to familiarize you with what you will encounter in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea generous illustration program that includes diagrams, charts, and anatomy pictures to reinforce the text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esensible advice on daily issues and troubleshooting systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecurrent references to the latest clinical studies and device technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eaccessible information, organized for ease of navigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea helpful glossary at the end of the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth practicing and prospective clinicians will find CRT much less daunting when \u003ci\u003eThe Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e is close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003e1 Understanding Heart Failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Cardiovascular Anatomy of the Healthy Heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Cardiac Physiology and Heart Failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Causes of Heart Failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Neurohormonal Model of Heart Failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 An Overview of Heart Failure Drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Ventricular Dyssynchrony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Arrhythmias in Heart Failure Patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Indications for CRT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Types of CRT Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Implant Procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Basic Programming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Advanced Programming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Basic ECG Interpretation for CRT Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 CRT System Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Troubleshooting the Non-Responder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Defibrillation Basics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Advanced Defibrillation Functions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Advanced CRT ECG Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 DFT Management in CRT-D Patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Atrial Fibrillation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 CRT in Post-AV Nodal Ablation Patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Special CRT Device Features.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 A Systematic Guide to CRT Follow-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  “Written by an acknowledged authority in this field, the book meets its goal of serving as a reference for cardiac resynchronization therapy.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDoodys Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Thomas P. Kenny, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Nuts \u0026amp; Bolts of Cardiac Pacing\u003c\/i\u003e and T\u003ci\u003ehe Nuts and Bolts of ICDs\u003c\/i\u003e, is the author on this book. In fact, this book evolves from his many years teaching device therapy to clinicians. Tom was on the forefront of training and educational efforts for CRT devices as the systems were first pioneered. He is Vice President of Education for St. Jude Medical, a leader in cardiac rhythm management devices. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy Tom Kenny, RN\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVice President, Clinical Education and Training, St. Jude Medical, Austin, TX, USA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an exciting new option for a growing number of heart failure patients, but CRT systems present special challenges to clinicians, even those accustomed to working with pacemakers. Now, Tom Kenny demystifies the field in this timely, easy-to-understand paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e concentrates on the practical aspects of how these devices work and how to follow the growing number of patients who are using them to fight heart failure. Designed specifically for the non-specialist, the book explains how the device works, how and why CRT-paced ECGs look different, and how to test for proper function of a CRT system. It also includes a systematic (numbered sequence) guide to follow-up that you can use in the clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis practical reference offers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eclear, straightforward explanations that require no prior training in device therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emany CRT ECGs to familiarize you with what you will encounter in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea generous illustration program that includes diagrams, charts, and anatomy pictures to reinforce the text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esensible advice on daily issues and troubleshooting systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecurrent references to the latest clinical studies and device technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eaccessible information, organized for ease of navigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea helpful glossary at the end of the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth practicing and prospective clinicians will find CRT much less daunting when The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy is close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990302867685,"sku":"NP9781405153720","price":77.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405153720.jpg?v=1761787273","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-cardiac-resynchronization-therapy-isbn-9781405153720","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}