When Medication No Longer Controls Tachycardia, Which of the Following

question 33

Multiple Choice

When medication no longer controls tachycardia, which of the following may be implanted into the patient to control these life-threatening arrhythmias?

• A) Synchronous pacemaker
• B) Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
• C) Transcutaneous pacemaker
• D) Asynchronous pacemaker

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Definitions:

Left Forearm

The lower part of the left arm extending from the elbow to the wrist.

Anastomosis

The surgical connection between two structures, typically blood vessels or other tubular organs.

Cerebral Arterial Circle

Also known as the Circle of Willis, it is a circulatory anastomosis that supplies blood to the brain and surrounding structures.

Oxygenated Blood

Blood rich in oxygen, typically flowing from the lungs to the heart and then to the rest of the body.