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Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: All You Wanted to Know

Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: All You Wanted to Know

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Creators: Anthony W C Chow, Alfred E Buxton
Publisher: BMJ Books
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sales Rank: 836591

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 184
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4

ISBN: 0727915665
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.4120645
EAN: 9780727915665
ASIN: 0727915665

Publication Date: March 10, 2006
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Product Description
Pacing and ICDs are used increasingly in the management of arrhythmias and a number of different cardiac conditions. Specialists, general cardiologists and general physicians are now closely involved in managing patients with these devices. Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: All you wanted to know is written by leading specialists from the UK and USA and is designed for all physicians looking for a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles and functions of these devices. The focus of this book has been on the indications for these devices and continuing patient management for the generalist and those in training – including complications and troubleshooting that arise peri- and post-implantation.

Not only does Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators provide a sound introduction to the subject, in the later chapters it goes beyond the basics, introducing more advanced techniques such as lead extraction. It can be used both for those in training and for those with direct patient care responsibilities.

With its up to date, evidence-based approach and inclusion of the latest AHA guidelines on pacing, this is an ideal guide to a major aspect of modern cardiac management.


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5 out of 5 stars A Must Read; Great Book   April 5, 2007
Salzsieder (Warwick R.I.)
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This book is a must read for anybody working with pacemakers/ICD's. I would highly recommend this book.

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