Educational Resources
This section outlines useful educational and practical links to documents and websites relevant to cardiac rhythm management
Educational Resources Page
This page displays useful educational and practical links to documents and websites relevant to cardiac rhythm management. Documents and links displayed have been collated from members experience, web searches, manufacturer websites and from company representatives. The materials displayed are not intended to promote device manufacturers or companies but are simply highlighted to offer simple and easy access to information which is often required quickly to assist, or answer questions faced in everyday practice.
The BHRS are not affiliated with groups or companies referenced. The BHRS has no influence on the content nor accuracy of the information within these links but believe current content displayed may prove beneficial to physicians, healthcare professionals and patients.
Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Reference Guides
CRM reference guides hold a vast amount of information on pacemakers, ICDS and leads. Some of the information available include device X-ray ID codes, magnet and battery behaviour, lead types and generator information. They can be particularly useful in determining compatibility between lead types and generator header connectors at generator changes and for upgrades.
Travel with a CIED
Below are links to manufacturer specific webpages offering travel advice to patients with CIED’s. These pages are an excellent resource for patients concerned about travelling abroad and can be highlighted to patients as a resource of information. There are also search tools available to help locate hospitals close to patient holiday destinations which are equipped to help patients with CIEDs should they become unwell when abroad.
MRI and CIEDs
In addition to the BHRS MRI page the website below is an excellent resource for patients and clinicians on all things MRI and CIEDs. Current guidelines, links to manufacturer compatibility checks and standard operating procedures from existing established MRI services are all freely available.
CIED Teaching & Algorithms
A resource created by Electrophysiologists who have shared a large number of traces with web users. The site is a free site with a wealth of information dedicated to Cardiac Pacing, Cardiac Defibrillation, Biventricular Pacing and Remote monitoring including pacemaker companies’ specificities and algorithm function.