The Nuts And Bolts Of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Paperback

Tom Kenny

The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy By Tom Kenny, RN Vice President, Clinical Education and Training, St. Jude Medical, Austin, TX, USA Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an exciting new option for a growing number of heart failure patients, but CRT systems present special challenges to clinicians, even those accustomed to working with pacemakers. Now, Tom Kenny demystifies the field in this timely, easy-to-understand paperback. The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy concentrates on the practical aspects of how these devices work and how to follow the growing number of patients who are using them to fight heart failure. Designed specifically for the non-specialist, the book explains how the device works, how and why CRT-paced ECGs look different, and how to test for proper function of a CRT system. It also includes a systematic (numbered sequence) guide to follow-up that you can use in the clinic.

1405153725

9781405153720

English

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

11 May 2007

226

Thomas P. Kenny, author of The Nuts & Bolts of Cardiac Pacing and The Nuts and Bolts of ICDs, is the author on this book. In fact, this book evolves from his many years teaching device therapy to clinicians. Tom was on the forefront of training and educational efforts for CRT devices as the systems were first pioneered. He is Vice President of Education for St. Jude Medical, a leader in cardiac rhythm management devices.

Written by an acknowledged authority in this field, the book meets its goal of serving as a reference for cardiac resynchronization therapy. Doodys Reviews