Cardiac Arrhythmias: Pacemakers

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  • sense when the heart is beating too slowly

  • treat bradycardic conditions, including

    • sinus node dysfunction

    • syncope when bradycardia is the dominant component, any advanced AV block

    • symptomatic less severe heart block

  • very reliable—8 to 10 years

  • complications

    • infection

    • pacemaker-mediated tachycardia

    • pacemaker syndrome

Category: Cardiology Notes

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