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What is the primary objective of optimizing S-ICD system location during implantation?
What is the primary objective of optimizing S-ICD system location during implantation?
- To ensure best patient outcome (correct)
- To ensure a faster implantation process
- To increase the complexity of the implantation process
- To reduce the cost of the procedure
What is the primary consideration for S-ICD device placement in patients with high BMI?
What is the primary consideration for S-ICD device placement in patients with high BMI?
- Intermuscular placement
- Submuscular placement
- Latissimus Dorsi placement
- Subcutaneous placement (correct)
Which of the following is a common challenge in S-ICD implantation?
Which of the following is a common challenge in S-ICD implantation?
- Both high and low BMI patients (correct)
- Neither high nor low BMI patients
- Low BMI patients
- High BMI patients
What is the purpose of the PRAETORIAN Score in S-ICD implantation?
What is the purpose of the PRAETORIAN Score in S-ICD implantation?
What is the recommended approach for suboptimal S-ICD placements?
What is the recommended approach for suboptimal S-ICD placements?
What is the main benefit of using the S-ICD system?
What is the main benefit of using the S-ICD system?
What is the primary purpose of checking system impedance prior to defibrillation testing?
What is the primary purpose of checking system impedance prior to defibrillation testing?
What does a system impedance value of > 400 ohms typically indicate?
What does a system impedance value of > 400 ohms typically indicate?
What is the optimal range for high voltage shock impedance?
What is the optimal range for high voltage shock impedance?
What is the purpose of the Praetorian score?
What is the purpose of the Praetorian score?
What is one strategy for preparing and managing high BMI patients during S-ICD implantation?
What is one strategy for preparing and managing high BMI patients during S-ICD implantation?
What is the potential consequence of system impedance values between 201-400 ohms?
What is the potential consequence of system impedance values between 201-400 ohms?
What is a crucial consideration during pre-implant assessment?
What is a crucial consideration during pre-implant assessment?
What should be obtained from the device during replacement?
What should be obtained from the device during replacement?
Why is the PRAETORIAN Score used during replacement?
Why is the PRAETORIAN Score used during replacement?
What is a key consideration for optimal electrode placement during replacement?
What is a key consideration for optimal electrode placement during replacement?
Why is body habitus change a consideration for S-ICD system location?
Why is body habitus change a consideration for S-ICD system location?
What is a recommended technique for device placement?
What is a recommended technique for device placement?
