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Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Pacemaker Complications ... cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker ... tachycardia ... complications #cardiology ... #management
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Framework and Management ... variable block MANAGEMENT ... Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #cardiology
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... Management Algorithm ... • Vagal Maneuvers ... supraventricular #tachycardia ... #peds #Pediatric
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Narrow-Complex Tachycardia ... Attempt vagal maneuvers ... , junctional tachycardia ... #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... tachycardia) Additional ... The voltage the pacemaker ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
• Bradycardia-tachycardia ... valve prolapse • Pacemaker-mediated ... tachycardia • ... or other vagal maneuvers ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
Modified Valsalva Maneuver for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

1) In a semi-recumbent position, have the patient
Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... Supraventricular Tachycardia ... Supraventricular #Tachycardia ... #SVT #Cardiology ... Instructions #Procedure #Management
ABCDE Mnemonic for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

A - Adenosine - 6-12 mg IVP followed by
Supraventricular Tachycardia ... Dive (Vasovagal maneuvers ... Supraventricular #Tachycardia ... #SVT #Management ... #Cardiology
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
Pacemaker Timing ... period of time the pacemaker ... tachycardia) ... Timing #Pacing #cardiology ... #management #settings