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Implantable Cardiac Devices Technology

Development in a majority of medicine branches today is  based on technological advancement. This is the case in cardiology, where medical devices designed to correct heart rhythm - pacemakers, cardioverters-defibrillators and biventricular systems - are implanted in order to help a sick heart. Medi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Korpas, David (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edición:1st ed. 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Pacemaker history and development
  • Basics of pacing
  • Cardiac anatomy and physiology
  • Cardiac rhythm disorders, pathophysiology, pharmacological treatment.- Pacing modes. -Indication for implants.- Leads.-Pacing systems.-Pacemaker timing.-Implantable cardioverters-defibrillator.- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
  • Implant, explant and replacement of systems
  • Patient follow-ups
  • Electromagnetic compatibility and technical requirements.