Cardiac Rhythm Devices: A Case-Based Approach to Management

The rapid pace of device development and complexity in applications along with a lack of concise, problem-oriented references has made it difficult for non-electrophysiologists to confidently manage patients with implanted cardiac rhythm devices (ICRDs). Cardiac Rhythm Devices: A Case-Based Approach to Management provides a practical, problem-oriented, and case-based guide to assist in troubleshooting and management of the common complications of ICRDs. Readers will gain fundamental understanding of the applications and clinical indications, procedural techniques, pre- and post-procedure management, and common complications and their management. Nearly fifty in-depth case presentations provide real-world examples of issues associated with IRCDs and the many factors involved in clinical decision-making and effective management. The cases can be studied individually and in any order. Also included are handy indexes of "key points" that make it easy to quickly locate cases and discussions of any specific topic. This practical book is an indispensable resource and quick reference for the clinical cardiologist, cardiology fellow or any practitioner needing to improve understanding and skills in the application of IRCDs.

About the Author

Samuel J. Asirvatham, MD, is Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine, and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota David Hayes, MD, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine , Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota Ali Massumi, MD, is Director, Center for Cardiac Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas. Alizera Nazeri, MD is Senior Cardiology Research Fellow, Texas Heart Institute, Houston Texas Mehdi Razavi, MD, is Director Clinical Arrhythmia Research, Texas Heart Institute and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.