Pacing Flashcards
There is conflicting evidence about the usefulness/efficacy of a procedure or treatment.
Which ACC/AHA class?
Class II
There is evidence and/or general agreement that a given procedure or treatment is useful and effective.
What ACC/AHA class?
Class I
There is evidence and/or general agreement that the procedure/treatment is not useful/effective and in some cases may be harmful.
Which ACC/AHA class?
Class III
NBG position 1
Chamber paced
NBG position 2
Chamber sensed
NBG position 3
Mode of response
NBG position 4
Rate responsiveness
NBG position 5
Tachy-arrhythmia functions
“S” shock
“P” antitachy-pacing
NBG: A
Atria
NBG: V
Ventricle
NBG: D
Dual
(atria & ventricle)
Or
(Inhibit & trigger)
NBG: I
Inhibited
Inhibits pacing output when an intrinsic P or R is sensed
NBG: T
Triggered
NBG: R
Rate responsive
NBG: S
Shock