Description
Overview
Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert’s Manual is a comprehensive guide written by leading experts and world authorities in the field of electrophysiology. This manual serves as an essential resource for electrophysiologists, fellows in training, nurses, and cardiovascular technicians who manage patients with implantable cardiac devices on a daily basis.
The book addresses the increasing complexity of cardiac devices, offering detailed information about device algorithms, interactions, and programming options. It is richly illustrated with over 300 figures and tables, enabling practitioners to deepen their understanding of pacing and defibrillation technologies used in arrhythmia management.
Key Topics Covered
- Foundations of pacemaker systems including pulse generator design and engineering
- Comprehensive examination of pacemaker and ICD lead designs
- Detailed exploration of pacemaker timing cycles and sensing mechanisms
- Algorithms for minimizing right ventricular pacing and miscellaneous pacing algorithms
- Techniques for atrial arrhythmia detection and treatment
- Device diagnostics interpretation and automatic threshold measurement algorithms
- Principles and challenges in implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy, including shock and antitachycardia pacing (ATP)
- Discrimination algorithms for arrhythmia detection in ICDs
- Insights into biventricular pacing systems and optimization strategies
- Considerations regarding electromagnetic interactions with MRI in patients having implantable devices
The text is divided into three major parts covering pacemaker systems, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and biventricular pacing systems, providing an in-depth understanding of contemporary device technology and therapeutic approaches.
Who This Book Is For
- Electrophysiologists seeking an in-depth reference on device algorithms and programming
- Fellows in cardiology and electrophysiology training programs
- Nurses specializing in cardiac device management and patient care
- Cardiovascular technicians involved in day-to-day device monitoring and programming
- Medical professionals involved in arrhythmia diagnosis and therapy requiring comprehensive technical knowledge of implantable devices
This manual uniquely meets the practical needs of all professionals engaged in the direct management of patients with pacemakers and ICDs, ensuring critical knowledge to support clinical decision-making and device troubleshooting.
Why Add This Book To Your Library
This manual offers an authoritative resource on the complex technology behind modern cardiac devices. Its focus on detailed device algorithms and interactions across major manufacturers makes it invaluable for clinicians and technicians alike. The inclusion of extensive illustrations enhances comprehension of challenging concepts.
By bridging engineering principles and clinical application, this expert’s manual equips healthcare providers with the critical insights necessary to optimize device function, improve patient outcomes, and navigate the evolving landscape of cardiac arrhythmia management.
Authors
The book is authored and edited by a distinguished group of experts renowned in the field of cardiac electrophysiology:
- Amin Al-Ahmad
- Kenneth A. Ellenbogen
- Andrea Natale
- Paul J. Wang
Access & Format
Published by Cardiotext Publishing in its first edition on June 1, 2010, this authoritative manual is available as a hardcover with 464 pages. The content is presented in English to serve a broad international audience.
For reference and cataloguing purposes, the book includes the following identifiers: ASIN 0979016460, ISBN-10 9780979016462, and ISBN-13 978-0979016462.
