Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Authors

  • Sushma Nandipati Sri Ramachandra University
  • Periyasamy Thangavel Sri Ramachandra University
  • B. Ranjith Karthekeyan Sri Ramachandra University
  • Mahesh Vakamudi Sri Ramachandra University
  • G. Kamalakkannan Sri Ramachandra University
  • Rajeshkumar Kodali Sri Ramachandra University

Keywords:

Pacemakers, Codes, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Heart block, Conduction system.

Abstract

The history of cardiac pacing therapy must be viewed within the broader framework of electro-diagnosis and electro-therapy. Electro-therapy has a simple core concept: the use of an outside source of electricity to stimulate human tissue in various ways to produce a beneficial therapeutic effect. This has shown a prolonged, halting development through the ages, sometimes being looked upon as mysterious magic produced by complex machines. The field of paediatric open heart surgery gave a major impetus to the development of pacemakers since heart block often accompanied impeccably performed intra-cardiac repairs of congenital defects. This review deals various of aspects of pacemaker functioning, indications, contraindications and complications.

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Published

2014-12-31

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014)

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