The second edition of The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Pacing has been thoroughly updated, reflecting the new challenges, issues, and devices that clinicians deal with.

Written specifically for non-cardiologists in a lively, intelligent and easy to follow style, it emphasizes real-life clinical practice and practical tips, including illustrations from actual clinical settings.

Each chapter concludes with a checklist of key points from each subject (“Nuts and Bolts”).

New features to the second edition include:

• updated terminology and images reflecting new software developments
• information on new innovations and advanced features, such as ventricular intrinsic preference and AF suppression
• new features on the automatic atrial capture test and follow-up features
• new chapter covering clinical studies on the possible dangers of excessive RV pacing

Contents

1. The healthy heart
2. The conduction system
3. Indications for pacing
4. The history of pacing
5. Implantable device codes
6. Pacemaker technology
7. Lead technology
8. Implant techniques
9. Single-chamber pacing
10. Dual-chamber pacing
11. Basic paced ECG interpretation
12. Rate-responsive pacing
13. Special features
14. Systematic follow-up
15. Troubleshooting and diagnostics
16. Advanced features
17. Clinical trials on pacing

Index

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