Cardiac Pacing and ICD

The teaching of the curricular unit is divided into TP and PL. The teaching methods applied to TP components are a) Expository method, in which the principles and concepts are approached as is in the proposed program, using audio visual means: b) the Interactive Method with privileged discussion on major themes introduced in class, and allow a practical integration of theoretical concepts.
In the PL component students are part of the multidisciplinary team in the Pacing Laboratory, under a senior supervision, developing in real context the instrumental skills arising from the process of theoretical training.
Evaluation of the curricular unit takes the form of written test and continuous evaluation, in TP components and practical evaluation and continuous evaluation in the PL component, complying with the academic regulations. The final mark will result of the application of the following equation: (3*TP + P)/3.

At the end of this curricular unit students should be able to:
-Know the equipment, materials, techniques and protocols of implantation of pacemakers, resynchronisers and ICDs.
-Monitor the patient and analyze the various parameters in the implantation of pacemakers, resynchronisers and ICDs.
-Do the follow-up of patients with Implantable devices, analyzing the parameters and making necessary schedules.
-Know the procedure, materials, protocols and interpretation of Tilt table test.

I. Introduction
II. Pacing
1. Single camera and dual camera Pacing
2. Pacing with frequency adaptation
3. Special Functions
4. Follow-up of patients with pacemakers
5. Malfunctions of Pacemaker and its correction (Troubleshooting)
6. Pacing in special situations
6.1 Pacing in Heart Failure – Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
6.2 Pacing in sudden death – Implantable Cardioverter – Defribilator
IV. Other procedures
1. Tilt table Test

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