THE ARTIFICIAL CARDIAC PACEMAKER
Written by H.J.th. Thalen, et al
Published by Van Gorcum
in 1975
ISBN: 9023201582
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THE ARTIFICIAL CARDIAC PACEMAKER
Written by H.J.th. Thalen, et al.
Stock no. 683487
3rd.
1975.
Hardback.
Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.
An historical outline of developments in the field of electrical cardiac stimulation and ten different stimulation systems distinguished. 3rd edition. Red cloth boards, gilt titles. B/w photos. 359 pages includes index. ISBN: 9023201582. Text block lightly browned. Name & address in ink to front endpaper. Contents clean. Dustwrapper creased at edges with some tears and slight loss.
Front cover
Contents
- CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER II: THE CONDUCTION SYSTEM OF THE HEART
- I. Anatomy and Physiology of the Conduction System
- II. Defects in the Conduction System
- III. Clinical Symptoms of A-V Block
- IV. Therapy
- CHAPTER III: HISTORICAL SURVEY OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE HEART
- I. Early History (1774-1932)
- II. Development After 1932
- CHAPTER IV: METHODS OF STIMULATION
- I. Completely External Stimulation System
- II. External Stimulation Unit, Semi-Direct Impulse Transmission Using Oesophagal Electrodes
- III. Stimulation with an External Stimulation Unit and Direct Transthoracic Impulse Trnasmission Using Intramural or Epicardial Electrodes
- IV: Stimulation with an External Stimulation Unit and Direct Transvenous Impulse Transmission
- V. Stimulation with Magnetic Impluse Transmission
- VI. Stimulation with Electro-Magnetic Impulse Transmission
- VII. Stimulation with an Implanted Pacemaker
- VIII. Stimulation with a Drug-Pacemaker in Combination with an Electrical Pacemaker
- IX. Stimulation with a P-Wave Triggered Synchronous Pacemaker
- X.Stimulation with a R-Wave Controlled On-Demand Pacemaker
- CHAPTER V: METHODOLOGY OF THE ANIMAL RESEARCH
- I. Purpose and Course of the Animal Research
- II. Research Animals
- III. Operational Techniques
- IV. Auxiliary Apparatus
- CHAPTER VI: ELECTRODES
- I. Electrical Stimulation of the Heart
- II. Polarity and Location of the Electrodes, Monopolar and Bipolar Stimulation
- III. Mechanical Characteristics of the Electrodes and Acceptance of the Electrodes by the Tissue
- IV. Electrode Circuit and Electrical Behaviour of the Tissue
- CHAPTER VII: TRANSMISSION OF THE IMPULSES
- I. Direct Impulse Transmission
- II. Indirect Impulse Transmission
- CHAPTER VIII: STIMULATORS
- I. Stimulation Impulse and Impulse Frequency
- II. Considerations Regarding the Cosntruction
- III. Types of Stimulators
- CHAPTER IX: CLINICAL APPLICATION OF THE ELECTRICAL CARDIAC PACEMAKER
- I. Indication for the Implantation of a Pacemaker
- II. Implantation of the Pacemaker
- III. Follow-up of the Pacemaker Patient
- IV. Re-Operation
- V. Connection of the Monitor Equipment
- CHAPTER X: PROSPECTS
- SUMMARY
- APPENDIX:
- Pacemaker Analyzer and Threshold Pacemaker