Pacemakers (Part 1)

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Welcome to Part 1 of Pacemakers!
In this section, we will cover the basics of pacemaker function. Standard pacemaker mode nomenclature and various pacing modes will also be reviewed. This section will serve as the foundation for understanding and being able to recongize normal and inappropriate pacemaker function on an ECG.

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LEARNING CONTENT OVERVIEW

Total lessons: 16
HIGH-YIELD learning time: ~2 hours
Maximum quiz time: 110 minutes

OVERARCHING LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe the basic functions of pacemakers, including pacing, sensing, and inhibition
Describe and recognize fusion and pseudofusion on an ECG
Describe pacemaker mode nomenclature
Describe the difference between fixed-rate and demand pacing
Describe the difference single- and dual-chamber pacing
Recognize various single- and dual-chamber pacing modes

NEXT STEP >>> Complete Quiz (Max 25 min)

1 - QUIZ 1: Pacemakers (Part 1)

Duration: Max 25 min (Quiz 1)
2 - Basic Pacing Terminology

Duration: 10:29
3 - Pacing & Sensing Basics

Duration: 9:15
4 - Pacing & Sensing Thresholds

Duration: 7:45
5 - Sensing

Duration: 11:18
6 - Pacing & Inhibition

Duration: 11:34
7 - Pacing to Capture

Duration: 14:28
8 - Fusion & Pseudofusion

Duration: 10:46
9 - Lower & Upper Rate Limits

Duration: 8:50
10 - QUIZ 2: Pacemakers (Part 1)

Duration: Max 30 min (Quiz 2)
11 - Pacemaker Mode Nomenclature

Duration: 15:29
12 - Fixed-Rate & Demand Pacing

Duration: 9:53
13 - Single-Chamber Pacemakers

Duration: 15:41
14 - Single-Chamber Pacing Modes

Duration: 9:26
15 - Dual-Chamber Pacemakers

Duration: 5:15
16 - Dual-Chamber Pacing Modes

Duration: 9:02
17 - Four States of DDD Pacing

Duration: 11:30
18 - Asynchronous Pacing & Magnet Mode

Duration: 8:31
19 - FINAL QUIZ: Pacemakers (Part 1)

Duration: Max 55 min (Final Quiz)

Progress

Instructors

Anthony Kashou, MD
The EKG Guy | USA