Surgical Implantation of Cardiac Rhythm Devices

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.

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