…Whether electrosurgery or diathermy will be used. Whether monopolar or bipolar electrocautery is planned. The operative site in relation to the pulse generator and the

…syncope despite beta blocker therapy, or markedly prolonged QT intervals—the implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is recommended. ICDs provide immediate intervention during…

…syncope despite beta blocker therapy, or markedly prolonged QT intervals—the implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is recommended. ICDs provide immediate intervention during…

…The HCM Risk SCD score aims to identify individuals with a high risk of SCD and determine whether an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is warranted…

…et al 1 ). Representative single beat morphs for a low risk patient (blue) and the corresponding high risk morph (red). Beyond the difference in R…

…EPS), and the transition from a purely device based management strategy (implantable cardioverter defibrillators) to one that incorporates pharmacological and interventional (substrate ablation) therapies [5] …

…Pacemakers consist of an implantable pulse generator (IPG) , which contains the electronics, a battery , and one or two leads . The pulse generator generates the electric…

…devices. This section is devoted to artificial pacemakers. More advanced devices (ICD, implantable cardioverter defibrillator; CRT, cardiac resynchronization therapy) are discussed in subsequent chapters. The…

…recorder, 2–4 weeks Less often, with syncope Implantable loop recorder Contraindications None. Practical obstacles are skin disease or allergy to the electrode gel, and…

…extended monitoring exceeding 3 weeks is necessary, an implantable loop recorder is essential to accurately establish the diagnosis. Electrophysiology In patients with presyncope or syncope…