January 1, 2005—This publication covers mechanisms and consequences of mechanical and electrical remodeling in heart failure (HF); controlled trials of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) alone
2004 ASA Practice Advisory for the Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices: Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
October 27, 2004—The report, written by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices, was endorsed by the Hear
2004 ESC Guidelines on Management (Diagnosis and Treatment) of Syncope
September 14, 2004—Developed by the Task Force for the Diagnosis and Management of Syncope of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), this document provides specific recommendations on the diagno
2003 NASPE Training Requirements for Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Selection, Implantation, and Follow-Up
July 1, 2003—This statement provides additional information regarding maintenance of skills related to device implantation, more detailed training guidelines for CIED implantation and lead extracti
2003 Policy Statement on Catheter Ablation: Personnel, Policy, Procedures, and Therapeutic Recommendations
March 1, 2003—This policy statement provides updates about the rationale and indications for catheter ablative procedures and recommendations regarding electrophysiology laboratory personnel and fa
2003 NASPE Policy Statement on Catheter Ablation: Personnel, Policy, Procedures, and Therapeutic Recommendations
This Policy Statement provides updates about the rationale and indications for catheter ablative procedures and recommendations regarding electrophysiology laboratory personnel and facilities.
2003 NASPE Standards of Professional Practice for the Allied Professional in Pacing and Electrophysiology
January 1, 2003—The provision of services accompanying technology-based electrophysiological-related interventions created an opportunity for health care professionals to specialize in the field of
2002 Guideline Update for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices
September 1, 2002—The focus of these guidelines is the appropriate use of devices (pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators), not the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
2002 NASPE Expert Consensus Conference: Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Children with and without Congenital Heart Disease
June 1, 2002—Based on the Consensus Conference held during the 21st Annual Scientific Sessions of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE), this consensus statement covers