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Electronic Pacemakers |
are devices that deliver an electrical impulse to the myocardium to cause the cells to depolarize. Provides small amount of electrical current in a predetermined interval to mimic the normal pacemaker of the heart.
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What are pacemakers capable of doing within the heart? |
Capability to pace the atria, ventricles, or both sets of chambers. Sometimes temporary, but usually implanted under the skin to prevent dysrhythmia. |
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What does this rhythm resemble? |
Atrial pacing |
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What does this resemble? |
Ventricular pacing |
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What does this rhythm resemble? |
Atrial and ventricular pacing |
