Lead Management 2009:
Heart Rhythm Society Guidelines and
Case-Based Implementation

The Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute presents the Lead Management Heart Rhythm Society Guidelines and Case-Based Implementation webcast and monograph series. It was captured during the Satellite Symposium at Heart Rhythm Society scientific sessions in May 2009. The overall goal of this series was to bring together leaders in research and clinical practice to present solutions to improving the care of this patient population in a format that allowed interaction between the faculty and attendees.

Monograph
	Four Cases in Lead Management
	Estimated Time: 15 minutes Release Date: May 18, 2010 Type: Monograph	Technical Requirements: None Expiration Date: May 18, 2012 Specialties: Cardiologists, Cardiovascular Surgeons, Electrophysiologists

Series Objectives

1. Describe the facilities, personnel, and training required to operate a successful lead management center.
2. Describe appropriate indications and standard of care for patients with implantable devices as prescribed in HRS guidelines.
3. Identify the data and information that needs to be collected, reported, and reviewed to successfully implement outcomes and quality measures.
4. Develop processes that model quality decision making in caring for complicated lead management situations.
5. Describe the skills, experience and knowledge base required for physicians, personnel, and clinical teams to provide competent lead management services.

Target Audience

This series is directed toward cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, scientists, electrophysiologists, and associated health care professionals who want to minimize the risks associated with implantable device therapy.