Pacemakers and ICDs

Question 1

Which patients should get a PPM with sinus node dysfunction?

Answer 1

only if symptomatic

Question 2

Which patients should get a PPM with AV block?

Answer 2

type II 2nd degree AV block
CHB
or symptomatic

Question 3

Which patients should have HIS bundle pacing?

Answer 3

if going to need > 40% pacing and EF 35-50%

Question 4

What arrhythmia are patients at risk of post TAVI?

Answer 4

AV block

Question 5

What are the elements of trifascicular block?

Answer 5

1st degree HB, RBBB, LAD

Question 6

When to patients with trifascicular block need PPM?

Answer 6

if symptomatic - syncope, pre syncope