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Pacemaker Evaluation Algorithm by Lorne Costello

#Diagnosis #ECG #EKG #Pacemaker #Evaluation #Algorithm #PPM
Pacemaker Evaluation Algorithm ... Pacemaker #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #PPM
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Temporary / External Pacing ... Transvenous & epicardial pacing ... External cardiac pacing ... and epicardial pacing ... nickmmark #pacemaker #PPM
Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... #Pacemaker #PPM
Pacemaker Wire and Thrombus on POCUS Echocardiogram (A4c)
Look out for boogers floating on your pacer wires
and Thrombus on POCUS ... Echocardiogram (A4c ... #Pacemaker #ppm ... Wire #Thrombus #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #A4c
Cannon A Waves on Neck Examination

Cannon a waves! Notice that it occurs randomly, not predictably w/
(asynchronous) pacing ... a dual-chamber PPM
As promised, POCUS showing ventricular tachycardia. Heart rate approx 225 bpm. Note the artificial mitral valve.
As promised, POCUS ... rate approx 225 bpm ... lawrencehaines #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #A4C
Pacemaker Identification Algorithm

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Identification Algorithm ... Identification Algorithm ... ChestXRay #Pacemaker #PPM ... Identification #Algorithm
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Delay (150-200 bpm ... depolarization before pacing ... inhibit or trigger a pacing ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Operating #Modes #Pacing
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
sacubitril-valsartan, PPM ... agent, steroids, AC
Obstetric Ultrasound Pocket Card
1st Trimester Checklist:
 • Look for signs of an IUP
 • Gestational dating
• Gestational dating ... biometrics: BPD, HC, AC ... Evaluate placenta POCUS ... Obstetrics #Ultrasound #POCUS