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- Title
John Hopps and the pacemaker: A history and detailed overview of devices, indications, and complications.
- Authors
Bains, Perminder; Chatur, Safia; Ignaszewski, Maya; Ladhar, Simroop; Bennett, Matthew
- Abstract
John Hopps was born in Winnipeg in 1919 and made many contributions to the field of medicine before his death in 1998. His early work in biomedical engineering eventually led to the development of the implantable cardiac pacemaker, a device that now keeps hearts beating around the world. While different kinds of pacing devices have become common, many questions must be addressed when considering implantation in a particular patient. Indications for permanent pacemaker implantation include bradycardia resulting from sinus node dysfunction and third-degree or advanced second- degree atrioventricular block. Possible complications of pacemaker insertion include infection and bleeding, but proper postoperative care can reduce the risk of adverse events. Patients can usually drive a car or take a flight soon after insertion, and may be able to undergo MRI scanning if the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Subjects
CARDIAC pacemakers; HOPPS, John Alexander, 1919-1998; ARTIFICIAL implants
- Publication
British Columbia Medical Journal, 2017, Vol 59, Issue 1, p29
- ISSN
0007-0556
- Publication type
Article