Written as a companion text to Dr Hesselson's first bookabout pacing, Simplified Interpretation of ICD Electrogramsfocuses on teaching an understanding of the electrogram (EGM)signal for troubleshooting ICD rhythms. The book includes an indepth review of the general function of an ICD (defilbrillationelectronics, arrthythmia detection/therapy), as well as an extendedsummary of the commonly encountered arrthythmia in an EGM and ECGformat. Throughout the book, Dr Hesselson emphasizes that the keyfor troubleshooting these devices lies in the ability to make thetransition from surfaceECG to EGM interpretation. Also included isan extensive chapter on biventricular pacing, particularly as itrelates to its function in an ICD. The book ends with 50 clinicalcase studies designed to illustrate the text's keyprinciples.
No one has attempted previously to explain the EGM signal insuch a pedagogical style, and no significant amount of material hasbeen formally published detailing methods for troubleshootingbiventricular ICD pacing systems.
* * Expert guidance on understanding the EGM signal fortroubleshooting ICD rthythms.
* Includes 50 clinical case studies.
* Covers all aspects of the general function of ICDs.
* Contains an extensive chapter on biventricular pacing.
Aaron B. Hesselson
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