Pacemaker Interrogation & Programming: Practical Insights

Pacemaker Interrogation & Programming: Practical Insights is a comprehensive and clinically focused guide to understanding, evaluating, and optimising cardiac pacemaker function. Written for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, specialist nurses, cardiac physiologists, and trainees, this book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical realities of device management. With cardiac pacing technology becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for precise interrogation, accurate interpretation, and tailored programming has never been greater. This book provides clear, step-by-step instructions for both routine follow-up and urgent or emergency interrogation. Readers will gain the skills needed to detect device malfunctions, troubleshoot complex problems, and make evidence-based programming adjustments to improve patient outcomes. Key Features: Foundational Knowledge: Device components, pacing modes, and principles of sensing and capture. Interrogation Skills: How to collect, interpret, and document essential diagnostic data. Programming Strategies: Evidence-based approaches for rate responsiveness, mode selection, and advanced device optimisation. Troubleshooting Algorithms: Practical guidance for managing common and complex device malfunctions. Case-Based Learning: Real-world examples illustrating both routine and challenging scenarios. CRT and Complex Devices: Special considerations for cardiac resynchronisation therapy and multi-chamber pacing systems. End-of-Life and Battery Management: Recognising elective replacement indicators and planning for generator change. Quick-Reference Appendices: Checklists, sample interrogation reports, and manufacturer-specific programming menus. Whether you are performing a scheduled pacemaker check in the outpatient clinic or an urgent interrogation in the emergency setting, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make timely, informed decisions. With a balanced blend of technical precision and clinical practicality, Pacemaker Interrogation & Programming: Practical Insights is designed to be your go-to reference for safe, effective, and patient-centred pacemaker management.