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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
Cannon A Waves on Neck Examination

Cannon a waves! Notice that it occurs randomly, not predictably w/
(asynchronous) pacing ... a dual-chamber PPM
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
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 Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
rate limit (50-60 bpm ... limit) (120-130 bpm ... depolarization before pacing ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... #Timing #Pacing
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... chronotropy (goal 90-110 bpm ... • Overdrive pacing ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Pardee's sign" + PPD ... • Ventricular Pacing ... : - Pacing spike ... Right ventricle pacing ... elevated in the leads facing