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How-to Manual for Pacemaker and ICD Devices

Author : Amin Al-Ahmad
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118820592
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Book Synopsis How-to Manual for Pacemaker and ICD Devices by : Amin Al-Ahmad

Download or read book How-to Manual for Pacemaker and ICD Devices written by Amin Al-Ahmad and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, how-to-do-it guide to planning, programming, implementing, and trouble-shooting todays pacemakers and other implantable cardiac devices Edited by a team of leading clinician-educators this is a practical, go-to reference for trainees and clinical staff who are new to or less experienced with the programming and management of implantable devices. It distills device best-practices into a single, quick-reference volume that focuses on essential tasks, common pitfalls, and likely complications. Each chapter follows a hands-on, how-to-do-it approach that helps readers quickly master even the most challenging device-related taskssuch as programming and how to respond confidently when complications arise. Todays pacemakers and other implantable EP devices are to earlier versions what smart phones are to rotary phones. They are not only smaller and more comfortable; they offer complex programming options that allow clinicians to adapt a device to individual patient requirements. As they continue to become smaller, smarter, and more adaptable, these devices also become more challenging for clinicians to set up, manage and monitor. This unique, quick-reference guide dramatically reduces the learning curve for mastering this essential technology by giving doctors and technicians the how-to information they need. Focuses on tasks clinicians perform, including pre-implementation, planning, programming, management, troubleshooting, and more Shows how expert clinicians achieve optimal outcomes in their own labs with real-world examples Features more than 300 images, including ECGs, X-ray and fluoroscopy, images from device interrogation, intracardiac electrograms, and color electoanatomical maps Provides eight videos on an accompanying website demonstrating key tasks and techniques Also available in an eBook version, enhanced with instructional videos, How-to Manual for Pacemaker and ICD Devices is an indispensable tool of the trade for electrophysiologists, fellows in electrophysiology, EP nurses, technical staff, and industry professionals.

Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert's Manual

Author : Amin Al-Ahmad, MD
Publisher : Cardiotext Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935395726
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (353 download)

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Download or read book Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert's Manual written by Amin Al-Ahmad, MD and published by Cardiotext Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the rapidly evolving field of treating cardiac arrhythmias, the importance of direct management of patients with implantable cardiac devices is growing. The devices have become increasingly complex, and understanding their algorithms and growing programming options is essential for physicians who implant and manage them. Written by experts and world authorities in the field, Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert's Manual provides electrophysiologists, fellows in training, nurses, and cardiovascular technicians involved in day-to-day management of device patients with detailed information about the many device algorithms and interactions. Heavily illustrated with over 300 figures and tables Uniquely meets the day-to-day needs of all direct management professionals Focuses in detail on algorithms Describes device interactions, addressing every major manufacturer Provides in-depth insight into pacing, including biventricular pacing Discusses arrhythmia detection and device classification, testing, and therapy Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: An Expert's Manual was listed by the American Journal of Cardiology as one of the "Good Books in Cardiovascular Disease in 2010." - American Journal of Cardiology Vol. 107, Issue 8, Pages 1250-1251

The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD, and CRT Troubleshooting

Author : Harran Burri
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0198727771
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD, and CRT Troubleshooting written by Harran Burri and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential companion for both the aspiring and practising electrophysiologist, The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Troubleshooting assists device specialists in tackling both common and unusual situations that that they may encounter during daily practice. Taking a case-based approach, it examines pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy. Much more than just a technical manual of device algorithms, the cases help readers to consolidate their technical knowledge, and improve their reasoning and observation skills so they are able to tackle device troubleshooting with confidence. The 70 cases are arranged in three sections by increasing levels of difficulty to walk readers through all the skills and knowledge they need in an easy to use and structured format. Each case contains a short clinical description and a device tracing followed by a multiple choice question. Answers are supplied with detailed annotations of the tracing and an in-depth discussion of the case, highlighting practical hints and tips as well as providing an overview of the technical function of devices. A useful summary of principal device features and functions is also included. The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Troubleshooting is the perfect companion for electrophysiologists, cardiology trainees and technical consultants working with device patients as well as for those studying for the EHRA accreditation exam in cardiac pacing.

The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD, and CRT Troubleshooting

Author : Haran Burri
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191043591
Total Pages : 683 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD, and CRT Troubleshooting written by Haran Burri and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential companion for both the aspiring and practising electrophysiologist, The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Troubleshooting assists device specialists in tackling both common and unusual situations that that they may encounter during daily practice. Taking a case-based approach, it examines pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy. Much more than just a technical manual of device algorithms, the cases help readers to consolidate their technical knowledge, and improve their reasoning and observation skills so they are able to tackle device troubleshooting with confidence. The 70 cases are arranged in three sections by increasing levels of difficulty to walk readers through all the skills and knowledge they need in an easy to use and structured format. Each case contains a short clinical description and a device tracing followed by a multiple choice question. Answers are supplied with detailed annotations of the tracing and an in-depth discussion of the case, highlighting practical hints and tips as well as providing an overview of the technical function of devices. A useful summary of principal device features and functions is also included. The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Troubleshooting is the perfect companion for electrophysiologists, cardiology trainees and technical consultants working with device patients as well as for those studying for the EHRA accreditation exam in cardiac pacing. This print edition of The EHRA Book of Pacemaker, ICD, and CRT Troubleshooting comes with a year's access to the online version on Oxford Medicine Online. By activating your unique access code, you can read and annotate the full text online, follow links from the references to primary research materials, and view, enlarge and download all the figures and tables. Oxford Medicine Online is mobile optimized for access when and where you need it.

Understanding Your Pacemaker or Defibrillator : What Patients and Families Need to Know

Author : David L. Hayes
Publisher : Cardiotext Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1935395564
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (353 download)

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Book Synopsis Understanding Your Pacemaker or Defibrillator : What Patients and Families Need to Know by : David L. Hayes

Download or read book Understanding Your Pacemaker or Defibrillator : What Patients and Families Need to Know written by David L. Hayes and published by Cardiotext Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains everything you need to know about living with a pacemaker, ICD, or CRT device. By an experienced cardiologist, a cardiac device specialist, and a patient.

Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization

Author : David L. Hayes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444360116
Total Pages : 824 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Book Synopsis Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization by : David L. Hayes

Download or read book Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization written by David L. Hayes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consisting of 13 chapters, this book is uniformly written to provide sensible, matter-of-fact methods for understanding and caring for patients with permanent pacemakers, ICDs and CRT systems. Now improved and updated, including a new chapter on programming and optimization of CRT devices, this second edition presents a large amount of information in an easily digestible form. Cardiac Pacing and Defibrillation offers sensible, matter-of-fact methods for understanding and caring for patients, making everyday clinical encounters easier and more productive. Readers will appreciate the knowledge and experience shared by the authors of this book.

Cardiac Pacing and Device Therapy

Author : David R. Ramsdale
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447129393
Total Pages : 573 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Download or read book Cardiac Pacing and Device Therapy written by David R. Ramsdale and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Pacing: An Illustrated Introduction will provide an introduction to all those who have or who are developing an interest in cardiac pacing. At a time in the UK when pacing is being devolved from specialist tertiary cardiac centres to smaller district general hospitals and in the USA where pacemaker implantation is no longer the responsibility of the surgeon and in the domain of cardiologists, there is a need for a text which offers a guide to pacing issues to be used alongside a comprehensive practical training programme in an experienced pacing centre

Cardiac Pacing and ICDs

Author : Kenneth A. Ellenbogen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405150076
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Cardiac Pacing and ICDs written by Kenneth A. Ellenbogen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated, the fourth edition of Cardiac Pacingand ICDs continues to be an accessible and practical clinicalreference for residents, fellows, surgeons, nurses, PAs, andtechnicians. The chapters are organized in the sequence of the evaluation ofan actual patient, making it an effective practical guide. Revisedchapters and updated artwork and tables plus a new chapter oncardiac resynchronization make the new edition an invaluableclinical resource. Features: · New chapter on Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy · Updated and better quality figures and tables · Updated content based on ACC/AHA/NASPE guidelines · Updated indications for ICD placement · Updated information on ICD and pacemakertroubleshooting

Pacemakers and ICDs

Author : Jonathan Timperley
Publisher : Oxford Specialist Handbooks in
ISBN 13 : 0199687838
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Pacemakers and ICDs written by Jonathan Timperley and published by Oxford Specialist Handbooks in. This book was released on 2019 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This specialist handbook is a practical, comprehensive, and concise training guide on how to implant, follow-up, and troubleshoot pacemakers and ICDs, fully updated with new technologies and the latest international guidelines.

Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Author : Amin Al-Ahmad
Publisher : Cardiotext
ISBN 13 : 9780979016462
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (164 download)

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Book Synopsis Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators by : Amin Al-Ahmad

Download or read book Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators written by Amin Al-Ahmad and published by Cardiotext. This book was released on 2010 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, Kontos Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Division of Cardiology, and Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology in the Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia --

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator

Author : L. Bing Liem
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401718377
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)

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Book Synopsis Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator by : L. Bing Liem

Download or read book Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator written by L. Bing Liem and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ICD therapy has become the standard form of treatment for ventricular tachyarrhythmias. With clinical data showing its efficacy in both secondary and primary prevention of premature sudden death, its use is likely to increase dramatically in the next decade. Technological advancement has been instrumental in simplifying ICD implantation. However, technical additions to the device have also made its scope of functions more complex. In addition to providing rapid and effective therapy for ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, the ICD is now capable of providing a full spectrum dual-chamber pacing as well as therapies for atrial fibrillation. Soon, it will also be able to provide treatment for congestive heart failure using multi-site ventricular pacing and provide continuous hemodynamic monitoring. This book serves as an introductory text to those who are relatively new to this technology. In its manual form, it outlines the pertinent components of ICD functions and the basic differences among the various models. It provides practical points in ICD implantation, and in its programming and trouble-shooting.

Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators

Author : Anthony W C Chow
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405172576
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators by : Anthony W C Chow

Download or read book Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators written by Anthony W C Chow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pacing and ICDs are used increasingly in the management of arrhythmias and a number of different cardiac conditions. Specialists, general cardiologists and general physicians are now closely involved in managing patients with these devices. Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: All you wanted to know is written by leading specialists from the UK and USA and is designed for all physicians looking for a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles and functions of these devices. The focus of this book has been on the indications for these devices and continuing patient management for the generalist and those in training – including complications and troubleshooting that arise peri- and post-implantation. Not only does Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators provide a sound introduction to the subject, in the later chapters it goes beyond the basics, introducing more advanced techniques such as lead extraction. It can be used both for those in training and for those with direct patient care responsibilities. With its up to date, evidence-based approach and inclusion of the latest AHA guidelines on pacing, this is an ideal guide to a major aspect of modern cardiac management.

Workbook of Diagnostics for Cardiac Implantable Devices

Author : David L. Hayes, MD
Publisher : Cardiotext Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1942909454
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (429 download)

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Book Synopsis Workbook of Diagnostics for Cardiac Implantable Devices by : David L. Hayes, MD

Download or read book Workbook of Diagnostics for Cardiac Implantable Devices written by David L. Hayes, MD and published by Cardiotext Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To understand cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) management, the clinician requires a foundation of information regarding CIED purpose, design and function, as well as experience in interpreting CIED output, i.e., electrical assessment of the system, programmed parameters, electrograms, and markers. In addition, one must be able to correlate and interpret the accompanying electrocardiographic tracing with the patient’s clinical presentation. For students of CIED management, be they beginners in the field or more advanced, there is always an appreciation for case studies, i.e., real-world examples of managing a specific device-related issue. To this end, this workbook of 61 device management case studies has been prepared by six talented RN Device Specialists and three physicians involved in the Heart Rhythm Service practice at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Included in the case studies are examples from pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices, illustrating interpretation and management of a variety of device behaviors, some with abnormal function that requires diagnosis and management approach, and others that display appropriate behavior of a specific device algorithm that may be confusing for the CIED student. ~David L. Hayes, MD, and the contributors – adapted from the Preface. -Perfect for exam prep, training across CIED devices, and as a reference to keep on hand in the lab. -Real-world examples of managing a specific device-related issue. -Includes straightforward clinical management issues to more complex issues that may be related to a specific device algorithm.

Understanding Your Pacemaker Or Defibrillator

Author : David L. Hayes
Publisher : Cardiotext Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781935395553
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Your Pacemaker Or Defibrillator written by David L. Hayes and published by Cardiotext Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Implantable cardiac devices are life-saving tools that have been in use for decades. But when you or a loved one has been advised to get a pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device, where do you turn for practical information about what life with your device will be like? The fact is that no single source provides patients and their families with the real-life information they need and want. Until now. Understanding Your Pacemaker or Defibrillator: What Patients and Families Need to Know fills this void with a wealth of useful information for patients who have or require an implantable device. Written from a uniquely comprehensive perspective by three very diverse experts - an experienced cardiologist who has worked with thousands of cardiac device patients and their families, a certified cardiac device specialist who also specializes in patient psychology, and a patient living with an implanted cardiac device - this book explains everything you need to know about living with a pacemaker, ICD, or CRT device: normal and abnormal heart function; misperceptions about implantable devices; what to expect during and after the procedure; follow-up care and possible complications; and practicalities of living with an implanted device. Using accessible, understandable language, Understanding Your Pacemaker or Defibrillator will answer your questions (even the ones you didn't know to ask!), allay your fears, and help you live a long and healthy life with your device.

Cardiac Pacing and ICDs

Author : Kenneth A. Ellenbogen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119578353
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Cardiac Pacing and ICDs written by Kenneth A. Ellenbogen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The consummate guide to cardiac pacing and defibrillator therapy in a clinical setting Designed to provide clinicians and fellows with a complete, up-to-date breakdown of current device therapies for pacing and defibrillation, Cardiac Pacing and ICDs reflects the latest developments in the device treatment of heart rhythm abnormalities. Topics ranging from essential principals to new and innovative techniques are explored in focused chapters, illustrated with full-color images, charts, and diagrams. Addressing every aspect of permanent and temporary pacing and defibrillation therapy, this invaluable resource covers patient indications, pacing mode selection, implantation and removal techniques, troubleshooting, and much more. The seventh edition has been expanded and revised to enable clear and practical understanding of the field as it exists today. Drawing upon real-world experience and cutting-edge research, it offers accessible, systematic guidance with a clinical focus, as well as a wealth of bitesize tips and tricks. Access to a new companion website provides insightful supplementary material, complete with downloadable images and video clips of key techniques. This essential book: Provides an intuitive, easy-to-navigate guide to cardiac pacing techniques and devices Explains pacing hemodynamics in practical, clinically relevant terms Features simple algorithms for mode selection and device programming Offers details of novel pacing systems and techniques, such as leadless pacemaker and His bundle pacing. Covers pacemaker timing cycles, special features, and evaluation and management of pacing system malfunctions Summarizes indications and details implantation techniques of ICDs, including transvenous and subcutaneous systems Includes best practices in MRI safety, patient consultation, and remote patient follow-up Cardiac Pacing and ICDs is an ideal resource for clinicians and fellows in cardiology and electrophysiology, those preparing for the IHRBE Examination in Devices, and any nurses, technicians, and other professionals caring for patients with implantable cardiac devices.

Cardiac Pacemakers Step by Step

Author : S. Serge Barold
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405140658
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Cardiac Pacemakers Step by Step written by S. Serge Barold and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years we have heard many complaints that there is no verysimple book on cardiac pacing for real beginners. We have alsoheard that all the books on cardiac pacing are too complicated andimpossible to understand by beginners. Many have voiced the hopethat one day someone would write a book in the same style asDubin’s book on basic electrocardiography which is a hugebestseller with well over a million sold in many languages. A‘Dummy’ book on cardiac pacing would appeal to nurses,cardiology technicians, medical students and pacemaker companiesfor training their staff. We started with the assumption that the reader would know theprinciples of electrocardiography as in Dubin’s book butnothing about cardiac pacing. We carefully studied the Dubin bookand believe that we have improved his teaching method. The bookconsists of numbered illustrations each illustrating a concept inthe form of a diagram drawn professionally. We have been careful tomake the artwork simple for easy comprehension. Each illustration will occupy a page and have several lines oftext below it. We have already completed most of these. It isessential that there are all in color, this is a unique sellingpoint. The 3 authors have had vast experience in the field. Dr Baroldhas published 10 books on cardiac pacing and wrote the section oncardiac pacing in the 4th and 5th Edition of Braunwald’sbook, Heat Disease." S. Serge Barold, Roland Stroobandt and Alfons Sinnaeve Content: The plates depicting a concept with occupy 1 pages. Each plateconsists of a diagram and a short text. All diagrams are in color. In black and white they would losetheir teaching value There will be approx 200 plates. There will be approx 100 electrocardiograms. There will be a glossary, appendices and index

Transvenous Lead Extraction

Author : Maria Grazia Bongiorni
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 8847014662
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Transvenous Lead Extraction written by Maria Grazia Bongiorni and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last years, indications for defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy have expanded enormously; for this reason, and also due to the extension of human life length, the number of patients with implanted cardiac devices have steadily increased. The leads implanted for the functioning of these devices, however, have a limited duration in time and more and more their extraction will be a frequent issue in clinical practice, in order to treat short- and long-term complications, such as infections and failures. Aim of this book is to provide readers with a state-of-the-art on lead extraction techniques. The chapters deal with leads characteristics, indications to lead removal, patient preparation, tools and techniques for extraction, and prevention and management of complications. In addition, a series of tips and tricks on how to treat some particular conditions (tight cost-clavicular space, fractured leads, ICD leads, dangered leads...etc.), are given. A new extracting technique, according to which the extraction is performed through the internal jugular vein is described; several examples are included and many figures provide a thorough depiction of this innovative procedure. The volume will be an excellent resource for all those involved in the management of cardiac patients: cardiologists, arrhythmologists, cardiac surgeons, GPs, pediatricians, and post-graduate students in these disciplines.