Cardiac devices in emergency department heart failure patients

James F Neuenschwander 2nd

doi:10.1016/j.hfc.2008.08.012

Cardiac devices in emergency department heart failure patients

Heart Fail Clin. 2009 Jan;5(1):63-73, vi-vii. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2008.08.012.

Author

James F Neuenschwander 2nd¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Emergency Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1252, USA. james.neuenschwander@osumc.edu

PMID: 19026387
DOI: 10.1016/j.hfc.2008.08.012

Abstract

As more patients have pacemakers and internal cardioverter defibrillators implanted, and live longer with these and other life-extending therapies, the utility of these devices and the potential for malfunction become meaningful to physicians. This article presents a basic understanding of the reasons for implantation, how the devices function, and what to do to help improve patient care if a problem occurs.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
Defibrillators, Implantable* / adverse effects
Emergency Service, Hospital
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure
Heart Failure / therapy*
Humans
Pacemaker, Artificial* / adverse effects
Tachycardia / etiology
Terminology as Topic
Ultrafiltration