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What is the primary indication for implantation of a permanent pacemaker?
What is the primary indication for implantation of a permanent pacemaker?
- Non-paroxysmal tachycardia
- Severe bradyarrhythmias (correct)
- Sinus bradycardia
- Atrial fibrillation
Which of the following is NOT a suitable candidate for pacemaker implantation?
Which of the following is NOT a suitable candidate for pacemaker implantation?
- Severe bradyarrhythmias
- Sinus bradycardia
- Atrial flutter
- Atrial fibrillation (correct)
What is the typical heart rate associated with the need for pacemaker implantation?
What is the typical heart rate associated with the need for pacemaker implantation?
- Less than 60 beats per minute
- Less than 58 beats per minute
- Less than 40 beats per minute (correct)
- Less than 50 beats per minute
Which of the following ECG findings is NOT a contraindication for pacemaker implantation?
Which of the following ECG findings is NOT a contraindication for pacemaker implantation?
What is the most common comorbidity in patients requiring pacemaker implantation?
What is the most common comorbidity in patients requiring pacemaker implantation?
What is the most likely diagnosis for Patient K.?
What is the most likely diagnosis for Patient K.?
What is the heart rate of Patient K.?
What is the heart rate of Patient K.?
What is the blood pressure of Patient K.?
What is the blood pressure of Patient K.?
What is the probable rhythm disturbance in Patient K.?
What is the probable rhythm disturbance in Patient K.?
What is the most likely electrophysiological mechanism of arrhythmias?
What is the most likely electrophysiological mechanism of arrhythmias?
What is the position of the heart borders in Patient K.?
What is the position of the heart borders in Patient K.?
What rhythm disturbance is most likely to have developed in the 69-year-old woman?
What rhythm disturbance is most likely to have developed in the 69-year-old woman?
What is the most probable diagnosis in the 46-year-old man?
What is the most probable diagnosis in the 46-year-old man?
Which type of AV block is characterized by a gradual P-Q interval prolongation with periodic drop-out of QRS complex?
Which type of AV block is characterized by a gradual P-Q interval prolongation with periodic drop-out of QRS complex?
What is the most probable pathological finding on ECG in the 69-year-old woman?
What is the most probable pathological finding on ECG in the 69-year-old woman?
What is the most likely underlying condition in the 46-year-old man with a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg?
What is the most likely underlying condition in the 46-year-old man with a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg?
What is the significance of the ECG finding of RV5 > RV4 in the 46-year-old man?
What is the significance of the ECG finding of RV5 > RV4 in the 46-year-old man?
