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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.

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Cover of THE ARTIFICIAL CARDIAC PACEMAKER by H.J.th. Thalen; et al

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