…is more likely with unipolar leads. Electrocautery is the most frequent source of EMI, although radiofrequency procedures, nerve stimulators, and other electronic equipment may also…

…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…

…term prediction of sudden cardiac arrest. The constraint does not lie in therapy: implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are highly effective, terminating well over 99% of…

…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] …

…action potential that will spread through the myocardium. Components of an artificial pacemaker Pacemakers consist of an implantable pulse generator (IPG) , which contains the electronics…

…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…

…Furthermore, sotalol may decrease the frequency of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) discharges and reduce the defibrillation threshold, though it typically does not slow ventricular tachycardia…

…a small and highly selected sub group of patients can reasonable predictions be made (which guides decisions regarding the implantation of ICDs [implantable cardioverter defibrillator])…

…minutes of these arrhythmias. This is evident from randomized trials and observational studies examining the efficacy of ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator). An ICD is programmed…