Electrophysiologists are routinely tasked with the management of arrhythmia in the setting of an underlying acute or chronic neurologic disturbance. The underlying neurologic diagnosis often carries important implications regarding the permanence, rate of progression, and prognosis of the arrhythmic manifestations.…
Introduction Today’s successful electrophysiologist must not only be a competent proceduralist but also a physician who understands the pathophysiology of arrhythmias, new drug targets and developments, complexities of new technologies, and various treatment options. Additionally, an in-depth understanding of cardiac…
Introduction The implantation of permanent pacemakers (PPMs) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) for the treatment of bradyarrhythmia and tachyarrhythmia has increased significantly over the past 30 years. In a review of the National Inpatient Sample, researchers found that 2.9 million PPMs…