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Pacemaker Evaluation Algorithm by Lorne Costello

#Diagnosis #ECG #EKG #Pacemaker #Evaluation #Algorithm #PPM
Pacemaker Evaluation Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #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
Wide Complex Tachycardia - ECG Definition and Causes
 • Wide Complex Tachycardia (WCT) is a cardiac
Tachycardia - ECG ... with a rate > 100 bpm ... • Ventricular pacing ... diagnosis #cardiology #ekg ... #ecg #electrocardiogram
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
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... chronotropy (goal 90-110 bpm ... • Adult: 0.5-5 mcg ... • Overdrive pacing ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
Pericarditis, Tamponade EKG ... sacubitril-valsartan, PPM
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Pardee's sign" + PPD ... • Ventricular Pacing ... : - Pacing spike ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram