Perioperative anticoagulation in patients having implantation of a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator: a systematic review and practical management guide.

Comparison of the effect of training by video and group discussion on the level of stress, anxiety, depression and self-efficacy of patients undergoing pacemaker and cardiac implantation defibrillator

Remote Monitoring of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

Pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices use advanced diagnostic functions to continuously monitor the patient and the device itself. Follow-up is necessary after implantation to provide individualized treatment and to detect malfunctions. Routine office visits, however, do not provide access to these data on a timely basis. Transtelephonic pace...

Pacemaker and arrhythmias in pediatric patients. An update

Arrhythmias in children are the enemy of any medical emergency. Different mechanisms should be very dangerous in particular for its adaptation mechanisms. Tachyarrhythmias (extrasistols, supraventricular tachycardia SVT, permanent junctional reciprocating tachycardia, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardias, ventricular tachycardias). Bradyarrhythmias (atrioventricular blocks) and channel...

Cardiac rhythm management devices (part II): perioperative management.

IN the first installment of this two-part communication, we reviewed the indications for an implanted pacemaker or internal cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD), provided a brief overview of how a device is selected, and described the basics of pacemaker and ICD design and function. Here we discuss specific device malfunction, electromagnetic and mechanical interference, and management for patients...

Pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade™ in pacemaker and defibrillator procedures

BACKGROUND The pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade™ is an innovative electrosurgical device that uses a novel technology to cut tissues. It has been proven to be safe and feasible in ear, nose, and throat surgery, but there are only limited data concerning the use of PlasmaBlade™ instead of conventional electrocautery in cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) procedures exc...