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Implantable defibrillators as originally conceived by Michel Mirowski were limited to the detection and automatic termination of ventricular fibrillation. In the original "AID" device, the detection algoritlun sought to distinguish sinus rhytlun f
ICD therapy has become the standard form of treatment for ventricular tachyarrhythmias. With clinical data showing its efficacy in both secondary and primary prevention of premature sudden death, its use is likely to increase dramatically in the n
This book examines how pacemakers and defibrillators participate in transforming life and death in high-tech societies. In both popular and medical accounts, these internal devices are often portrayed as almost magical technologies. Once implanted
A practical and up-to-date guide to pacemaker technology and its clinical implementation As the field of cardiology continues to advance and expand, so too does the technology and expertise behind today's electrophysiologic
With a growing population of young patients with congenital heart disease reaching adulthood, this unique new book offers an in-depth guide to managing the challenges and issues related to device therapy in this patient group.The onl
HE IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR, or T"l CD," is arguably the most technologically challenging type of therapy that physicians utilize today. At the same time, engineers who design ICDs are being called upon by clinicians to extend even fu
Your must-have bench reference for cardiac electrophysiology is now better than ever! This globally recognized gold standard text provides a complete overview of clinical EP, with in-depth, expert information that helps you deliver superior clinic
This issue of Cardiology Clinics examines pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). Topics include device selection, indications and guidelines for device therapy, shock avoidance, lead advisories and recalls, lead extraction,
Take Control of Your Heart's New Rhythm Receiving a pacemaker or defibrillator is a life-saving milestone, yet it often introduces a "black box" dilemma: a feeling that your life is now governed by a piece of technology you don't fully unde
A biography of the British World War II veteran and Japanese POW camp survivor who went on to create a life-saving device.Countless thousands of men and women around the world have good reason to be thankful that Frank Pant
Everything you need to know about a pacemaker or defibrillator Implantable cardiac devices are life-saving tools that have been in use for decades. But when you or a loved one has been advised to get a pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrill
Today hundreds of thousands of Americans carry pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) within their bodies. These battery-powered machines—small computers, in fact—deliver electricity to the heart to correct dangerous disorde
Grab those paddles. Charge 300. Clear! "Ouch!" Now how do you feel? "Great!" Humor can be used as a systematic teaching or assessment tool in your classroom and course Web site. It can shock students to attention and bring deadly, boring course co
Beat by Beat: The Essential Patient's Guide to Pacemakers, Defibrillators, and Living Well with Heart Devices by Leo Heusaff Take control of your heart health with the ultimate, reader-friendly resource for anyone facing a cardiac d
