An update on cardiac implantable electronic devices for the general physician.
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Authors
Peal, Jennifer
Matthews, Iain
Runnett, Craig
Thomas, Honey
Ripley, David
Issue Date
2018
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Article
Language
en
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cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED)
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Abstract
Cardiac electronic device implantation is a common and important intervention for patients with tachy- and bradyarrhythmia. An increasing number of patients are receiving more complex devices such as cardiac resynchronisation therapy or devices with a defibrillation function. Over the last 5 years, two new models of cardiac device have emerged, subcutaneous defibrillators and leadless pacemakers. With an ageing population and data demonstrating 2000 per 100,000 of the population aged over 75 years have a cardiac device, it is essential that the general physician remains updated on the common pacemaker indications and available therapies.
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Peal, J., Matthews, I., Runnett, C. et al. (2018) An update on cardiac implantable electronic devices for the general physician. Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh; 48 (2) : 141-147.
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Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
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2042-8189