Complete Heart Block and Bradydysrhythmias Are the Most Common Indications

question 15

Multiple Choice

Complete heart block and bradydysrhythmias are the most common indications for pacemaker implantation.A permanent pacemaker (pulse generator and electrodes) initiates atrial or ventricular contraction,or both.What therapy might be used for acute forms of heart block and dysrhythmias that occasionally occur during and after cardiac surgery?

• A) Transvenous endocardial stimulation
• B) A temporary pacemaker
• C) Epicardial cardioversion
• D) Resynchronization therapy

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