Written by Julia Ann Purcell, RN, MN, FAAN and Barbara Johnston Fletcher, RN, MN, FAAN

Our pacemaker book now includes information on dual chamber, single chamber and biventricular pacemakers as well as internal cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). The book covers all aspects of pacemakers and ICDs, including why one is needed, how it is implanted and how to care for the device. Your patients will also get information about traveling, emotional adjustments, what to avoid (like large magnets or large motors), what activities are acceptable and how to check the device to ensure it's working properly. The book finishes with helpful, interactive pages, such as FAQs, resources and summary pages to record important information about one's pacemaker or ICD.

Reviewed by:

• Paul F. Walter, MD, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), Emory University School of Medicine
• Jonathan J. Langberg, MD, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), Emory University School of Medicine
• Angel R. Leon, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), The Linton and June Bishop Chair of Medicine,Emory University School of Medicine
• Nancy Romeiko, RN, CCDS, Testamur NASPE xAM/AP, Mobile Pacemaker/ICD Services, The Emory Clinic, Inc.,Atlanta, GA
• Carolyn S. Brown, RN, MN, CCRN, Clinical Nursing Specialist, Cardiology, Emory University Hospital, Attlanta, GA
• Paige Cowan, RN, CCDS, Testamur NASPE xAM/AP Pacemaker/ ICD Services, The Emory Clinic, Inc., Atlanta, GA
• Sandra B. Dunbar, RN, DSN, FAAN, Charles Howard Candler Professor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
• Nancy Winn, RN, BSN, Nurse Manager of Electrophysiology Department, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
• Jennifer Crain, RN, BSN, Electrophysiology Department, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida