Volume I is written for both the novice and veteran in the cardiac rhythm management field. The book builds on a solid foundation of device basics, taking the reader through understanding of how the basic timing cycles of a device function to ultimately using them to perform complex device troubleshooting procedures. Volume II contains over 115 case studies with questions in a multiple choice format, complete with answers and discussion.This is the definitive workbook companion for Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up Volume I. Additional Information Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up * Volume I * Volume II: Case Studies Mark W. Sweesy, James L. Holland, Kerry W. Smith, and Marleen Irwin Cardiac Device Consultants, Inc. Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681 USA This book is neither authoritative nor exhaustive in its treatment of arrhythmia technologies, but it does provide a wealth of clinically relevant material and case studies. We could have created cleaner, more visually attractive ECGs and telemetries using simulators, but most of the ECGs and telemetries are “real world” where recordings are not always clear and free of artifact. The first purpose is to provide a practical and educational guide to assist in conducting effective device follow-up. In Volume I, we have included materials and didactic chapters which have found to be particularly useful in our own follow-up clinics and training programs. In addition we have included an expanded overview and didactic section on ICD detection enhancements. The many and often confusing abbreviations and acronyms commonly encountered have also been added. The books are intended to serve two basic purposes: the second purpose is to provide a self-evaluation of practical comprehension of cardiac device function and analysis. We have included over 115 case studies with questions, answers, discussion and references to provide an overview of what is frequently encountered in the clinical arena of these disciplines in Volume II: Case Studies. We have also included a practice paced ECG section with detailed annotated interpretation in this, Volume I, of our book. The material is designed to be helpful in pinpointing strengths and weaknesses in the user’s grasp of the material and to provide a realistic overview of typical clinical experience. In summary, our desire is to publish a book that is unique in its practicality to the clinician in terms of self-assessment and follow-up and its applicability to the cardiac device follow-up. Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up Volume I Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up is written for both the novice and veteran in the cardiac rhythm management field. The book builds on a solid foundation of device basics, taking the reader through understanding of how the basic timing cycles of a device function to ultimately using them to perform complex device troubleshooting procedures. In this fast-paced field of rapidly expanding indications, algorithms, and therapies, it is helpful to go back to the basics. Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up covers such foundational topics as: Atrial & Ventricular based timing 4 faces of DDD pacing Capture/Fusion/Pseudofusion Electromagnetic Interference Single and Dual Chamber Paced Rhythm interpretation Patient Follow-up and others This book would be very helpful as a foundational level textbook for an introductory course in cardiac device follow up or as a supplementary text for the cardiac device professional preparing for a competency exam, particularly when used with its companion – Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up Volume II: Case Studies. Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up Volume II: Case Studies With over 115 case studies with questions in a multiple choice format, complete with answers and discussion, Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up Volume II: Case Studies makes a great self-assessment and examination prep tool. Case studies include pacemaker, ICD, and CRT devices. This is the definitive workbook companion for Heart Rhythm Device Follow-up Volume I.