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Name three causes of atrial standstill Myocardial Infarction Digitalis glycosides Hyperkalemia A 59 yo female with ischemic cardiomyopathy presents with palpitations, lightheadedness, insomnia and feels jittery. She has a CRT-D device. Takes Furosemide, potassium, lisinopril, carvedilol and amiodarone. Seeing short runs of VT on her device interrogation. Hyperthyroidism What would be your best next step for ordering tests? Thyroid panel Which antiarrhythmic drug is least likely to inc...

Alerts allow for earlier detection of problems, therefore allowing more effective treatment. - Answer-How does remote monitoring improve survival? Increased efficiency, reduced cost, expedited clinical decisions and improved survival. - Answer-Name the benefits of remote monitoring: Class I. - Answer-Remote monitoring is a ________ indication for all patients. Treated VF episode. - Answer-Which of the following would be a red alert? R-R irregularity. - Answer-How does an Implantable ...

101: Which of the following limited sens diagnostic tools has not been shown to be a + predictor for increased risk of SCD? Signal alternans T-wave alternans Heart rate variability P-wave dispersion - Answer-P-wave disperson 102:What will significantly lower myocardial stim thresholds? mineralocorticoids lidocaine verapamil dexamethasone sodium phosphate - Answer-dexamethasone sodium phosphate 103: What may elevate myocardia stim thresholds? acidsosis, exercise, atropine eating,...

What current ICD capacitor technologies provide the highest energy density and does not require reformation? - Answer-Tantalum Electrolytic 1.67 Hz would equal how many bpm? - Answer-100 bpm 1 bpm = 0.0166667 Hz Which pace/sense lead designs would one expect the highest current density w/ a bipolar impedance reading of 1100 ohms? - Answer-Brady lead w/ anode of 4.2 mm2 and cathode 5.2 mm2 What is the voltage measurement of a pacing system w/ impedance of 500 ohms, current of 5.0 millia...

Voltage is? - Answer-The electromotive force pushing on electrons If the PM output voltage is 5v and the measured lead resistance is 330 ohms, then the current that flows out of the pacemaker into the heart is? - Answer-15.15 I=V/R=5V/.33 k ohm If a unipolar lead wire has an insulation break one would expect the resistance to? - Answer-decrease for a wire fracture the resistance? - Answer-increases if the output vlotage of the pacemaker is programmed from 5 volts to 2.5 volts, the ...

PVARP....after a _____ event, refractory for the ______ - Answer-ventricle, atrium what is most likely the cause of the under detection of atrial flutter? - Answer-p waves falling into PVAB Which two studies showed that RV pacing in patients could lead to more hospitalizations? - Answer-DAVID and MOST when are the wedensky effects the greatest - Answer-at narrow pulse widths First degree AV block with symptoms of ppm syndrome is what class of indication for pacing - Answer-Class IIa ...

What lead insulation materials are known for reducing fibroblast in growth and susceptibility to MIO and ESC? - Answer-ePTFE and 80A polyurethane What are the two most common causes of ventricular safety pacing ? - Answer-Ventricular ectopy and loss of atrial sensing What electrode material would most likely result in higher pacing thresholds and high polarization? - Answer-Elgiloy Which phase of the action potential would correlate to the relative refractory period? - Answer-Phase 3 ...

What is the primary focus of SANE/SAFE? - Answer-On healthcare needs of patient What is primary prevention? - Answer-Activities to bbn prevent SA What is secondary prevention? - Answer-immediate response to SA What is tertiary prevention? - Answer-long term response to SA What is sexual violence? - Answer-all forms of Sexual Assault What is rape? - Answer-forced penetration What is IPSV? - Answer-Intimate Partner Sexual Violence What are the characteristics of those at right...

When to evaluate a patient for N pep administration? When care is sought less than 72 hours after a potential exposure and its non-occupational and presents with a substantial risk for HIV acquisition. Two factors to consider when giving Npep HIV testing should be done prior to administration, preferably by using rapid combined AG/AB, or antibody blood test. 2nd Factor to consider when giving NPep If rapid HIV blood test results are unavailable and NPeP is otherwise indicated, meds should b...

Deaths that occur in the emergency department are identified as natural or unnatural. Which of the following would be considered a natural death? A. A young man who died in a motorcycle accident B. A young woman who was a victim of domestic violence C. A middle-aged man who died of myocardial infarction D. An elderly female victim who fell down a flight of stairs C. A middle-aged man who died of myocardial infarction A young woman has been transported to the emergency department by emerg...