Importance of Transvenous Pacemakers and Indications for Use

This chapter explores the importance of being skilled in placing a transvenous pacemaker and discusses various indications for its use, including unstable heart block, sinus dysfunction, ventricular tachydisrhythmias, and certain bundle branch blocks. The chapter also addresses the dilemma of determining the need for a temporary or permanent pacemaker in stable patients with complete heart block.