Cardiology 12 - Pacemakers

Question 1

what is a pacemaker

Answer 1

pulse generator (the box) + pacing leads

usually in axilla or left anterior chest wall

5 year battery life

Question 2

3 things may be contraindicated with a pacemaker

Answer 2

MRI scan, TENs machine, diathermy

Question 3

essential thing to remember with pacemakers

Answer 3

must be REMOVED prior to cremation as they explode

Question 4

5 indications for a pacemaker

Answer 4

symptomatic bradycardia
Mobitz 2 AV block
third degree block
severe heart failure

HOCM (ICD)

Question 5

ECG sign that it’s a dual chamber pacemaker

Answer 5

the pacing line occurs just before both P and QRS