Title :
Treatment of tachyarrhythmias with implantable devices
Author :
Tarjan, Peter P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Miami Univ., Coral Gables, FL, USA
Abstract :
The advantages of using implantable devices for the control of arrhythmias and the factors hindering their broad clinical acceptance are enumerated. The various types of arrhythmias are identified. The steps that must be taken to determine the applicability of implantable stimulators are outlined. Technical problems are discussed. The evolution of techniques and devices is examined
Keywords :
defibrillators; pacemakers; prosthetics; reviews; broad clinical acceptance; defibrillators; drug delivery systems; implantable devices; implantable stimulators; pacemakers; tachyarrhythmias treatment; Biomedical engineering; Defibrillation; Drug delivery; Electrical stimulation; Industrial control; Medical treatment; Pacemakers; Pharmaceutical technology; Production; Termination of employment;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering., Proceedings of a Special Symposium on Maturing Technologies and Emerging Horizons in
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
DOI :
10.1109/MTEHBE.1988.26389
