First pediatric-only guidelines for the use of pacemakers and implantable
November 24, 2021
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles cardiologist Michael Silka, MD, helped to pioneer the development of indications for the use of pacemakers and implantable defibrillators in young patients. From 1998 to 2018, Dr. Silka was the sole pediatric representative on national committees setting guidelines for use of these devices in both adults …