Description
Book SynopsisOffers a description of pacemaker ECG interpretations. This book includes: a refresher course on basic ECG interpretation with an overview of the conduction system of the heart; a review of the hardware associated with pacing; and, an explanation and discussion of the sensing and pacing function.
Table of ContentsForeword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Section I - The Basics.
Chapter 1. Basic ECG Refresher.
Chapter 2. What Is a Pacemaker?.
Chapter 3. Pacemaker System and Cardiac Anatomy.
Chapter 4. The Hardware.
The Pacemaker Generator.
The Pacemaker Lead.
The Pacemaker Programmer.
The Pacemaker Magnet.
Chapter 5. Electronics 101.
The Electrogram.
Chapter 6. Sensing and Sensitivity.
Chapter 7. Pacing and Capture.
Chapter 8. Rate Versus Interval.
Chapter 9. The Code and Mode.
Section II - The Modes.
Chapter 10. VVI Pacing.
VVI Timing.
Rate Modulation.
Magnet Mode (VOO).
Chapter 11. AAI Pacing.
AAI Timing.
Rate Modulation.
Magnet Mode (AOO).
Chapter 12. DDD Pacing.
DDD Timing.
Upper Rate Behavior.
Pacemaker-Mediated Tachycardia.
Mode Switching.
Rate Modulation.
Magnet Mode (DOO).
Chapter 13. VDD Pacing.
VDD Timing.
Upper Rate Behavior/Mode Switching.
Magnet Mode (VOO).
Chapter 14. DDI Pacing.
DDI Timing.
Rate Modulation.
Magnet Mode (DOO).
Chapter 15. DVI Pacing.
DVI Timing.
Rate Modulation.
Magnet Mode (DOO).
Section III - Unusual Pacing Situations and Alternate Applications of Permanent Pacing.
Chapter 16. Unusual Pacing Situations.
Diagnostic Pacing Modes.
Pacing to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation.
Transcutaneous Pacing.
Automatic Threshold Determination.
Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction.
Effects of Electric Cautery on Pacing.
Chapter 17. Alternate Applications of Permanent Pacing.
Pacing for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Pacing for Ventricular Tachycardia.
Pacing for Heart Failure.
Pacing for Syncope.
Section IV - Case Studies.
Chapter 18. Case Studies Part A.
Case Studies 1 - 7.
Chapter 19. Case Studies Part B.
Case Studies 8 - 43.
Index
