December 1, 2002Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
Pacemakers, recent directions and developments
Population
Patients with indications for pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, including sinus node…
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Review
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Discussion
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Implication
Supports perioperative device familiarity for anesthesiologists; extends evidence base but leaves open prospective outcome trials.
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Population
Patients with indications for pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, including sinus node dysfunction, atrioventricular conduction abnormalities, congestive heart failure with delayed ventricular conduction, and coronary artery disease with low ejection fraction.
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Intervention
Pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
This review highlights the expanding indications and technological advancements of pacemakers and ICDs, emphasizing the need for anesthesiologists to understand these devices for optimal perioperative management.
Cite This Study
Bourke et al. (2002) studied this question.