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Unique in the field, Surgical Implantation of Cardiac Rhythm Devices provides complete, easy-to-follow guidance for safe, effective surgical implantation of pacemakers, ICDs, and other devices. Beginning with surgical anatomy and surgical principles, expert authors provide thorough coverage of surgical technique and procedures - everything from sutures to special circumstances and complications. Detailed, high-quality illustrations show you exactly how to proceed, and each procedure includes an accompanying video clip online. Features:- Outlines relevant anatomic structures and landmarks, as well as various types of sutures and instruments
- Provides authoritative, detailed guidance on transvenous lead placement, including novel or alternative placements, as well as implantation of subcutaneous ICDs
- Covers tools and techniques, anesthesia, radiation safety, pitfalls and complications, tips and pearls, patient preparation, postoperative patient management, and follow-up care
- Offers expert coverage of pediatric considerations and other special circumstances
- Allows you to view surgical procedures and relevant anatomy in video clips online, as well as through extensive, high-quality illustrations in the text
- Ideal for EP fellows, practicing electrophysiologists, and cardiologists who perform surgical procedures to implant pacemakers, ICDs, and other devices
- Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Table of Contents:- 1. The Hardware of ICD and Pacemaker Pulse Generators and Leads
- 2. Surgical Anatomy
- 3. Surgical Tools and Techniques
- 4. Anesthesia for Interventional Cardiology
- 5. Radiation Safety
- 6. Patient Preparation
- 7. The Surgical Procedure
- 8. Transvenous Lead Placement
- 9. Considerations for Novel or Alternative Lead Placement
- 10. Implanting the Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
- 11. Challenges in the Pediatric and Young Adult Patients Requiring a Cardiac Rhythm Device
- 12. Special Circumstances and Obstacle
- 13. Pitfalls and Complications
- 14. Prevention, Evaluation and Management of Cardiac Rhythm Device Infections
- 15. Post-Operative Management
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