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Cardiac Event Monitors
 • Holter Monitor - Records every heart beat for 24-48 hours
 • Loop/Event
Recorders - Handheld device ... patient triggered events ... #heart #cardiology ... #telemetry #devices ... #comparison #table
Cardiac Event Monitoring Devices - Compared
Ambulatory ECG (Hotter):
 • Advantages: Continuous recording, records asx events, all
recording, records asx events ... participation Patch Monitor ... #Comparison #cardiology ... #management #holter ... #Monitors
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
biventricular pacemaker ... ventricular assist device ... mechanical pump that augments ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
rate at which the device ... rate at which the device ... depolarization during ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
- Observe and monitor ... nodal blocking agents ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Adult Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm - AHA2020
Initial Stabilization Phase - Resuscitation is ongoing during the post-ROSC
Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm ... to confirm and monitor ... a cooling device ... - Continuously monitor ... ROSC #PostArrest #algorithm
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
rate at which the device ... rate at which the device ... depolarization during ... Timing #Pacing #cardiology ... #management #settings
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... Any implantable devices ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) Induced Cardiotoxicity
Problem - Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are associated with
Management of Immune ... the offending agent ... - Hold ICI - Monitor ... ventricular assist devices ... Cardiotoxicity #cardiology