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What is the primary purpose of a pacemaker?
What is the primary purpose of a pacemaker?
- To control blood glucose levels
- To prevent blood clotting
- To synchronize heartbeats (correct)
- To reduce cholesterol levels
Which condition may necessitate the use of a cardiac pacemaker?
Which condition may necessitate the use of a cardiac pacemaker?
- Low blood pressure
- High blood sugar
- Healthy heart function
- Irregular heartbeat (correct)
In what situations are external pacemakers typically used?
In what situations are external pacemakers typically used?
- Permanent pacing is required
- The patient is unconscious
- The patient prefers it over internal pacemakers
- There is a temporary need for pacing (correct)
What is the primary function of a cardiac defibrillator?
What is the primary function of a cardiac defibrillator?
When might the need for a defibrillator arise?
When might the need for a defibrillator arise?
Which type of defibrillator delivers a direct current (DC) shock to the heart?
Which type of defibrillator delivers a direct current (DC) shock to the heart?
How does a DC defibrillator differ from an AC defibrillator?
How does a DC defibrillator differ from an AC defibrillator?
What distinguishes a defibrillator from a pacemaker?
What distinguishes a defibrillator from a pacemaker?
When might a patient require a pacemaker-cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
When might a patient require a pacemaker-cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
What is the primary purpose of a pacemaker?
What is the primary purpose of a pacemaker?
In which of the following situations might a defibrillator be used?
In which of the following situations might a defibrillator be used?
Which component of a pacemaker-cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is responsible for sensing abnormal heart rhythms?
Which component of a pacemaker-cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is responsible for sensing abnormal heart rhythms?
What distinguishes a defibrillator from a pacemaker?
What distinguishes a defibrillator from a pacemaker?
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Cardiac Pacemakers
- The primary purpose of a cardiac pacemaker is to maintain a normal heart rate.
- Pacemakers are used to regulate heartbeats and synchronize heart rhythms.
- External pacemakers are typically used in situations where there is a temporary need for pacing.
Cardiac Defibrillators
- A cardiac defibrillator is primarily used to restore normal heart rhythm.
- The need for a defibrillator may arise in cases of irregular heartbeat, during a heart attack, or to prevent sudden cardiac death.
- A defibrillator delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal heart rhythm.
Pacemaker-Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs)
- The primary function of a pacemaker-cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is to deliver electrical shocks to the heart when necessary.
- ICDs are used to prevent sudden cardiac death by detecting and correcting abnormal heart rhythms.
- The sensing component of an ICD is responsible for detecting abnormal heart rhythms.
Key Differences
- A defibrillator restores normal heart rhythm, while a pacemaker maintains a normal heart rate.
- A defibrillator is used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias, while a pacemaker is used to regulate heartbeats.
Scenarios for Use
- External pacemakers are commonly used during surgery or in temporary pacing situations.
- A pacemaker-cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is used in cases where there is a risk of sudden cardiac death.
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