Risk Cancer is the second most common cause of death in USA. In 2016, about 1,685,210 pts will be diagnosed with cancer and 595,690 will die of it. More than two-thirds of all cancers are diagnosed in people 50 y…
Risk In USA, over 3 million people have an implantable cardiac PM, and more than 400,000 PMs are implanted annually. In addition to a right atrial and right ventricular lead, some PM pts with cardiomyopathy also have left ventricular pacing…
Epidemiology In USA, more than 300,000 people have an ICD and more than 180,000 ICDs are implanted annually, based on CMS registry data. Given current implant and survival rates, nearly 700,000 people in USA may have an ICD by the…
Case Synopsis A 55-year-old man with a Medtronic Micra Leadless pacemaker (programmed VVIR) undergoes right total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia. His past medical history is significant for atrial fibrillation and complete heart block. In the operating room the anesthesiologist…