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Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... complications #cardiology #management
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Temporary / External Pacing ... Transvenous & epicardial pacing ... External cardiac pacing ... nickmmark #pacemaker #PPM ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
tachycardia) Additional Settings ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Operating #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... targeted to control persistent ... the outpatient setting ... patients with persistent ... #Management #Pulmonary
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
Pacemaker Timing Settings ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... #Timing #Pacing ... #cardiology #management ... #settings
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Cardiomyopathy (PPCM ... ) What is PPCM ... likely to develop PPCM ... cardiomyopathy (PPCM ... Takeaways: • PPCM
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... Algorithm Drugs ... chronotropy (goal 90-110 bpm ... • Overdrive pacing ... #Algorithm
Approach Cardiac Conduction Device Infections (from NEJM link below)
Baddour LM et al. N Engl J Med
#Management #Cardiology ... #AICD #PPM #DeviceInfections ... #Pocket #Algorithm
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
#Pacemaker #PPM ... Operating #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management
Acid Reflux - Management Algorithm
 - Step down and stop; restart on lowest effective dose if
Acid Reflux - Management ... Algorithm - Step ... consumption, Avoid eating ... #Reflux #GERD #Management ... #Algorithm #ppi