Pacemakers and defibrillators Quiz

Which of the following is true regarding the placement of CRT leads?

In the International code for pacemakers, if the third letter is I:

55-year-old female with a h/o atrial fibrillation, rheumatic heart disease, now s/p MVR, has been externally paced for the 1st post operative day and gradually weaned off on day 2 as the rate was decreased to 40. On POD#3 the telemetry showed 5 episodes of 2.5-4 second pauses. EKG showed NSR. The patient has no complaints. What is the next best step in management?

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator is indicated in a 86 yo patient 50 days after an MI with EF of 40% and NYHA class I symptoms.

In reference to pacemakers leads, which of the following is true:

A contraindication to pacemaker placement is:

Current class I recommendations for permanent pacemaker implantation after cardiac surgery are:

The sensing threshold for a pacemaker device is defined as:

The application of a magnet over a pacemaker device:

The proper placement of a RV transvenous lead:

Current class I recommendations for AICD implant are:

The most common long term complication of permanent pacemakers is: