Description
Book SynopsisWhile there are many excellent pacing and defibrillation books, they are nearly all written by physicians for physicians. The second edition of the successful
The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Pacing has been thoroughly updated, reflecting the new challenges, issues, and devices that clinicians deal with. Written specifically for non-cardiologists in a lively, intelligent and easy to follow style, it emphasizes real-life clinical practice and practical tips, including illustrations from actual clinical settings. Each chapter concludes with a checklist of key points from each subject (Nuts and Bolts).
New features to the second edition include:
- updated terminology and images reflecting new software developments
- information on new innovations and advanced features, such as ventricular intrinsic preference and AF suppression
- new features on the automatic atrial capture test and follow-up features
- new chapter covering clinical studies on the p
Table of Contents
Introduction. 1 The healthy heart.
2 The conduction system.
3 Indications for pacing.
4 The history of pacing.
5 Implantable device codes.
6 Pacemaker technology.
7 Lead technology.
8 Implant techniques.
9 Single-chamber pacing.
10 Dual-chamber pacing.
11 Basic paced ECG interpretation.
12 Rate-responsive pacing.
13 Special features.
14 Systematic follow-up.
15 Troubleshooting and diagnostics.
16 Advanced features.
17 Clinical trials on pacing.
Appendix: A short guide to systematic pacemaker.
follow-up.
Glossary.
Index
