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 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 programme to cover all cardiac events, and broad insight from clinician and technical colleagues. This volume teaches anatomical and electrophysiological aspects of pacing, supports the prevention of complications, and points to future 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.

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Author:   N.M. van Hemel ,  F.H. Wittkampf ,  Hugo Ector
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1995 ed.
Volume:   175
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.290kg
ISBN:  

9780792336884

ISBN 10:   0792336887
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   31 August 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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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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