Current Indications for the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Dirk Böcker
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Description for Current Indications for the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Paperback. Implantation of defibrillators has evolved dramatically since its introduction by Mirowski in 1980. Since the first implantation, a huge body of information on the impact of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) on prognosis has become available. This title compliments the "CATA Series". Series: Clinical Approaches to Tachyarrhythmias. Num Pages: 104 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: MJD; MNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 5. Weight in Grams: 172.
In this book, well-known physicians, Bocker, Eckardt and Breithardt have put together a succinct and focused book that compliments the CATA Series well. Implantation of defibrillators has evolved dramatically since its introduction by Mirowski in 1980. Technological improvements in devices and leads included a gradual reduction in the size of the device, the introduction of the endocardial approach in 1988, the biphasic waveform and antitachycardia pacing in 1991, pectoral implantation in 1995, inclusion of DDD pacing in 1996 and the delivery of atrial therapies in 1998.
In this book, well-known physicians, Bocker, Eckardt and Breithardt have put together a succinct and focused book that compliments the CATA Series well. Implantation of defibrillators has evolved dramatically since its introduction by Mirowski in 1980. Technological improvements in devices and leads included a gradual reduction in the size of the device, the introduction of the endocardial approach in 1988, the biphasic waveform and antitachycardia pacing in 1991, pectoral implantation in 1995, inclusion of DDD pacing in 1996 and the delivery of atrial therapies in 1998.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
104
Condition
New
Series
Clinical Approaches to Tachyarrhythmias
Number of Pages
104
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405127790
SKU
V9781405127790
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Ref
99-1
About Dirk Böcker
Author: Dirk Böcker, MD, Lars Eckardt, MD, Günter Breithardt, MD, FESC, FACC - University Hospital, Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Münster, Germany Editor: A. John Camm
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