The use of cardiac implantable electronic devices in the management of patients with heart
rhythm conditions is well established. As the population ages, the use of cardiac implantable …

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Cardiac electronic device implantation is a common and important intervention for patients
with tachy-and bradyarrhythmia. An increasing number of patients are receiving more …

Since the first implantable cardiac pacemaker was patented in 1959 by Greatbatch and
implanted in 1960, 1 there have been rapid advancements in the technology and in the …

Implantable cardiac rhythm management devices continue to get more technologically
complex at a pace that is difficult for most clinicians to keep up with. We have come to rely …

Most of the temporary cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are implanted
percutaneously; however, epicardial systems are now implanted in a small number of …

Background—A 2008 expert consensus statement outlined the minimum frequency of follow-
up of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Methods and …

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators are commonly used in patients who have life-
threatening ventricular arrhythmias. With these implanted electronic devices …

Battery depletion is the most common reason for device reoperation, which is associated
with significant patient morbidity and mortality. This article describes the history of pacing …

The aim of this European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) survey was to assess clinical
practice in relation to the tools and techniques used for cardiac implantable electronic …