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Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Pacemaker Complications ... Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker ... #PPM #complications ... #cardiology #management
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Temporary / External Pacing ... permanent implanted pacemaker ... MD @nickmmark #pacemaker ... #PPM #Temporary ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
depolarization before pacing ... inhibit or trigger a pacing ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... #management
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
Settings • Lower ... depolarization before pacing ... #PPM #Timing #Pacing ... #cardiology #management ... #settings
Pacemaker
There are different types of cardiac pacemakers.
Here we see a pacemaker with one lead in the
Pacemaker There ... types of cardiac pacemakers ... Here we see a pacemaker ... Pacing both ventricles ... Biventricular #PPM
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management
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
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... initiate in acute settings ... - Pre-endoscopic ... Endoscopy 101 - Post-Banding ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
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