Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics
Author: Theofanie Mela
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2014-05-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323297021

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, subcutaneous ICDs, device tools to manage the heart failure patient, and many more.

Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization

Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization
Author: David L. Hayes
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 824
Release: 2011-09-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1444360116

Consisting of 13 chapters, this book is uniformly written to provide sensible, matter-of-fact methods for understanding and caring for patients with permanent pacemakers, ICDs and CRT systems. 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.

Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert's Manual

Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert's Manual
Author: Amin Al-Ahmad, MD
Publisher: Cardiotext Publishing
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2010-06-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1935395726

In the rapidly evolving field of treating cardiac arrhythmias, the importance of direct management of patients with implantable cardiac devices is growing. The devices have become increasingly complex, and understanding their algorithms and growing programming options is essential for physicians who implant and manage them. Written by experts and world authorities in the field, Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert's Manual provides electrophysiologists, fellows in training, nurses, and cardiovascular technicians involved in day-to-day management of device patients with detailed information about the many device algorithms and interactions. Heavily illustrated with over 300 figures and tables Uniquely meets the day-to-day needs of all direct management professionals Focuses in detail on algorithms Describes device interactions, addressing every major manufacturer Provides in-depth insight into pacing, including biventricular pacing Discusses arrhythmia detection and device classification, testing, and therapy Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert's Manual was listed by the American Journal of Cardiology as one of the "Good Books in Cardiovascular Disease in 2010." - American Journal of Cardiology Vol. 107, Issue 8, Pages 1250-1251

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, 2011 Update

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, 2011 Update
Author: Andrea Natale
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2011-08-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119963842

This concise text presents best practices for all aspects of atrial fibrillation ablation as outlined in the new version of the VeniceChart International Consensus document, which is presented in conjunction with the biannual Venice Arrhythmias conference. In addition to discussing the latest in a-fib ablation research, this 2011 update covers all the key areas of therapy and patient management, including: • Techniques and technologies • Procedural endpoints • Patient management pre-, peri- and post-ablation • Prevention and treatment of complications • Definition of success and long-term results With contributions from the world’s recognized thought leaders in this field, this book is a highly valuable source of information not only for specialists in electrophysiology, but also for general cardiologists, fellows in cardiology and others interested in this dynamic and increasingly important topic.

Heart Failure, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

Heart Failure, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics
Author: Howard J Eisen
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323277837

Over 5.7 million people in America carry a diagnosis of heart failure, the incidence of which approaches 1 in 100 people over the age of 65. The cost to society is estimated at $29 billion annually and over 1.1 million hospital admissions. For hospitalized heart failure patients, the 30-day readmission rate approaches 25%. As our population ages these numbers are expected to grow. This issue of Cardiology Clinics helps practitioners to manage patients at all ACC/AHA stages of heart failure and addresses key issues that include sudden cardiac death, arrhythmias, acute decompensated heart failure, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Vascular Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

Vascular Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics
Author: Leonardo C. Clavijo
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2014-12-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323354548

The entire spectrum of vascular disease is examined in this issue of Cardiology Clinics. Topics include carotid artery disease, endovascular interventions for thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurismal disease, critical limb ischemia, contemporary treatment of venous thromboembolic disease, renal artery stenosis, resistant hypertension, advances in peripheral arterial disease revascularization, stroke interventions, medical management of PAD, pre-operatory evaluation of vascular patients.

Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of Interest
Author: Don A. Moore
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2005-04-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 113944459X

This collection explores the subject of conflicts of interest. It investigates how to manage conflicts of interest, how they can affect well-meaning professionals, and how they can limit the effectiveness of corporate boards, undermine professional ethics, and corrupt expert opinion. Legal and policy responses are considered, some of which (e.g. disclosure) are shown to backfire and even fail. The results offer a sobering prognosis for professional ethics and for anyone who relies on professionals who have conflicts of interest. The contributors are leading authorities on the subject in the fields of law, medicine, management, public policy, and psychology. The nuances of the problems posed by conflicts of interest will be highlighted for readers in an effort to demonstrate the many ways that structuring incentives can affect decision making and organizations' financial well-being.

Atrial Fibrillation, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

Atrial Fibrillation, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics
Author: Hakan Oral
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323323685

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. This issue of Cardiology Clinics examines following facets of atrial fibrillation: epidemiology and societal impact, risk factors and genetics, mechanisms, diagnosis and follow-up, rate versus rhythm control, antiarrhythmic drug therapy, catheter ablation, surgery, antithrombotic and anticoagulant therapy, left atrial appendage exclusion, management of patients with heart failure and structural heart disease, and novel treatment paradigms.

Implantable Devices: Design, Manufacturing, and Malfunction, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics

Implantable Devices: Design, Manufacturing, and Malfunction, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics
Author: Kenneth A. Ellenbogen
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2014-06-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323323162

To ensure the best outcomes, cardiologist must have a deep understanding of the design, manufacturing, and malfunctions of implantable devices. This issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology thoroughly examines implantable devices, providing the most reliable and updated information. Topics include MRI conditionally safe pacemakers, complications in lead extraction, troubleshooting malfunctioning pacemakers and ICDs.

Clinical and Electrophysiologic Management of Syncope, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

Clinical and Electrophysiologic Management of Syncope, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics
Author: Antonio Raviele
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323393284

This issue of Cardiology Clinics devoted to syncope, a disorder that is associated with increased mortality. Internationally recognized experts discuss the many causes of syncope, helping the clinician to distinguish life-threatening etiologies from benign ones.