Consisting of 13 chapters, this book is uniformly written toprovide sensible, matter-of-fact methods for understanding andcaring for patients with permanent pacemakers, ICDs and CRTsystems. Now improved and updated, including a new chapter on programmingand optimization of CRT devices, this second edition presents alarge amount of information in an easily digestible form.Cardiac Pacing and Defibrillation offers sensible,matter-of-fact methods for understanding and caring for patients,making everyday clinical encounters easier and more productive. Readers will appreciate the knowledge and experience shared bythe authors of this book.

Paul A Friedman Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

Presenting a large amount of current information in an easily digestible form, the book:

• Proceeds logically from descriptions of device indications to selection of hardware and implementation
• Helps you understand the technical capabilities of pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT and how to apply this knowledge clinically
• Facilitates reading and comprehension by limiting the number of authors; Drs. Hayes and Friedman are involved in all of the chapters

With CRT discussions in almost every chapter, this thorough revision also covers:

• Internet-based remote monitoring
• Device recalls
• New insights on how device therapy can prolong life and improve its quality

Chapters on Programming and Troubleshooting are revised to keep pace with rapid developments. Clear illustrations and tables help you assess electrocardiographic and technical information. An especially important chapter on follow-up will enhance the care of patients with arrhythmias.

Whether you are new to implantable cardiac device therapy or looking to refresh your knowledge, Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization: A Clinical Approach, 2^nd Edition, will help you better manage the care of your cardiac patients.

Now improved and updated, including a new chapter on programming and optimization of CRT devices, this second edition presents a large amount of information in an easily digestible form. Cardiac Pacing and Defibrillation offers sensible, matter-of-fact methods for understanding and caring for patients, making everyday clinical encounters easier and more productive.

Readers will appreciate the knowledge and experience shared by the authors of this book.

Preface, ix

1 Clinically Relevant Basics of Pacing and Defibrillation, 1
T. Jared Bunch, David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman

2 Hemodynamics of Device Therapy, 43
David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman, Samuel J. Asirvatham

3 Indications for Pacemakers, ICDs and CRT, 82
Apoor S. Gami, David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman

4 Generator and Lead Selection, 121
Samuel J. Asirvatham, David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman

5 Implantation and Extraction Techniques, 144
David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman, Samuel J. Asirvatham

6 Implantation-related Complications, 202
David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman

7 Pacemaker and Cardiac Resynchronization Timing Cycles and Electrocardiography, 234
David L. Hayes, Paul J. Wang, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Paul A. Friedman

8 Programming, 300
David L. Hayes, Charles D. Swerdlow, Paul A. Friedman

9 Rate-adaptive Pacing, 380
David L. Hayes, Samuel J. Asirvatham

10 Troubleshooting, 401
Paul A. Friedman, Charles D. Swerdlow, David L. Hayes

11 Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Radiography, 517
David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman

12 Electromagnetic Interference and Implantable Devices, 550
David L. Hayes, Paul A. Friedman

13 Follow-up, 572
David L. Hayes, Niloufar Tabatabaei, Michael Glikson, Paul A. Friedman

Index, 617