Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator Flashcards
1
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def
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a small device which is placed in the chest and is able to perform cardioversion, defibrillation, and pacing in the heart
used for arythmias
2
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indications
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1 primary prevention in patients who are at risk of VF or VT
2 secondary prevention in patients who have survived cardiac arrest due to VF or VT
3 reduced LVEF (<35%) or LV dysfunction prior to MI
3
Q
complications
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1 infection
2 bleeding
3 pneumothorax