1.15 Pacemaker and ICD Interrogation

In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of permanent pacemaker (PPM) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) interrogation. What are the most common pacing modes, and when are they used? What is rate-adaptive pacing, mode switching, and managed ventricular pacing? What mode do you induce when you place a magnet? How do you perform a sensing test and a threshold test? What are the timing cycles in single-chamber pacing and dual-chamber pacing? What mode is induced when the device reaches the recommended replacement time (RRT), and how many months are left when RRT is reached? Tune in for answers to these questions.

Difficulty Level: Advanced

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