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.

Key Features

• Outlines relevant anatomic structures and landmarks, as well as various types of sutures and instruments.

• Provides authoritative, detailed guidance on transvenous lead placement, including novel or alternative placements, as well as implantation of subcutaneous ICDs.

• Covers tools and techniques, anesthesia, radiation safety, pitfalls and complications, tips and pearls, patient preparation, postoperative patient management, and follow-up care.

• Offers expert coverage of pediatric considerations and other special circumstances.

• Allows you to view surgical procedures and relevant anatomy in video clips online, as well as through extensive, high-quality illustrations in the text.

• Ideal for EP fellows, practicing electrophysiologists, and cardiologists who perform surgical procedures to implant pacemakers, ICDs, and other devices.

• Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.