Overview

Since the first pacemaker implantation in October 1958 by Senning and Elmqvist in Sweden, cardiac pacing for bradycardia has become a well-established therapy. The impressive growth of clinical experience and the rapid development of pacemaker devices have greatly contributed to this situation. The electrical therapy appears to be so easy that insertion of the lead and its connection to the pacemaker generator requires little effort, skill or insight. However, after implantation a patient's condition seldom remains stable, which requires a flexible pacing program to cover all new cardiac events, and broad insight from clinician and technical colleagues. The Pacemaker Clinic of the 90's teaches anatomical and electrophysiological aspects of pacing, supports the prevention of complications, and points to new developments in the field. Apart from classical indications for cardiac pacing, the book discusses the validity of the latest indications, supporting the cardiologist and the associated professional in selecting the appropriate pacing mode and pacemaker follow-up in individual patients. The Pacemaker Clinic of the 90's will be a helpful companion for years to come.

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Author:   N.M. van Hemel ,  F.H. Wittkampf ,  Hugo Ector
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Volume:   175
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.471kg
ISBN:  

9789401041546

ISBN 10:   9401041547
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   24 December 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Cardiac Anatomy in Perspective of Cardiac Pacing.- 2 The Electrical Electrode-Myocard Interface.- 3 Timing Cycles in Dual-Chamber Adaptive Rate Pacemakers and the Consequences for Programming.- 4 Pacing in Elderly Patients: Pre-operative Evaluation and Pacemaker Selection.- 5 Single Lead Atrial Synchronized Ventricular (VDD) Pacing.- 6 Prevention and Treatment of Pacemaker Infection.- 7 Technical Follow-Up of Implanted Pacemakers.- 8 A Stepwise Approach to Solve Pacemaker Problems.- 9 Cardiac Arrhythmias and the Interaction with Pacemakers.- 10 Cardiac Stimulation as Nonpharmocological Treatment of Heart Failure.- 11 The Interplay Between Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Arrhythmias and Cardiac Pacing.- 12 Cardiac Pacing in Children, Special Skills Needed.- 13 Cardiac Pacing in Europe: Anno 1993.- 14 The Safety and Medico-Legal Responsibilities of the Pacemaker Implantation Team.

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