Pacemaker therapy.
This article reviews the indications for pacemaker implantation and the techniques and devices currently in use. The management of patients who require permanent pacemakers and the potential complications involved are discussed. The article concludes with a brief synopsis of temporary pacing.
D001146:Arrhythmia, Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D004566:Electrodes; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006327:Heart Block / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors