Study type: Law/recommendation/guideline

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)/American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Expert Consensus Statement on the perioperative management of patients with implantable defibrillators, pacemakers and arrhythmia monitors: facilities and patient management guideline

Published in: Heart Rhythm 2011; 8 (7): 1114-1154

Summary

The guidance provides an expert consensus on the management of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs, e.g., pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator) during and after surgical or medical procedures. It is especially intended to give guidance in the provision of an prescription for the perioperative care of patients with CIEDs.

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