A Practical Guide to Cardiac Pacing - Softcover

H.Weston Moses; James C. Mullin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0781788811 ISBN 13: 9780781788816

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2007

Synopsis

Now in its updated Sixth Edition, this highly popular book provides a practical introduction to the basic principles of cardiac pacing. It explains when and how to place temporary and permanent pacemakers, how to set rates and make adjustments, and how to monitor patients to ensure that the pacemaker is functioning properly. The complexities of cardiac electrophysiology are discussed in clinically relevant terms.

This edition includes current AHA/ACC guidelines on indications for pacing. Updated coverage reflects changes in biventricular pacing and telemetry and special concerns for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. A glossary and a conversion chart appendix are included.

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Synopsis

Now in its updated Sixth Edition, this highly popular book provides a practical introduction to the basic principles of cardiac pacing. It explains when and how to place temporary and permanent pacemakers, how to set rates and make adjustments, and how to monitor patients to ensure that the pacemaker is functioning properly. The complexities of cardiac electrophysiology are discussed in clinically relevant terms. This edition includes current AHA/ACC guidelines on indications for pacing. The updated coverage reflects changes in biventricular pacing and telemetry and special concerns for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. A glossary and a conversion chart appendix are included.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781788811
• ISBN 13: 9780781788816
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240