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Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Pacemaker Complications ... cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker ... tachycardia ... #PPM #complications ... #cardiology #management
Pacemaker Identification Algorithm

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Algorithm For ... Cardiac Rhythm Device ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Radiology #CXR ... #PPM #Identification
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... rate at which the device ... rate at which the device ... tachycardia) Additional ... Pacing #settings #cardiology
Causes of Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Narrow Complex - Regular:
 • Sinus tachycardia
 • Atrial flutter
Causes of Tachycardia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... aberrancy • Pacemaker-facilitated ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #cardiology
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
Pacemaker Timing ... rate at which the device ... rate at which the device ... tachycardia) ... #cardiology #management
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm ... • Sinus Tachycardia ... tachyarrhythmias #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
biventricular pacemaker ... ventricular assist device ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Approach Cardiac Conduction Device Infections (from NEJM link below)
Baddour LM et al. N Engl J Med
Cardiac Conduction Device ... #Management #Cardiology ... #AICD #PPM #DeviceInfections ... #Pocket #Algorithm
Multifocal Atrial Rhythm vs Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
Mutifocal Atrial Rhythm / Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia:
Belong to a group
Wandering Atrial Pacemaker ... Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia ... and an irregular PP ... Atrial #Rhythm #tachycardia ... wap #diagnosis #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... Any implantable devices ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... 12mo since ACS ( Levine