Cardiac Pacing and ICD

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular system;

Physiology of the cardiovascularsystem;

Pharmacology;

Biophysics applied to the cardiocirculatory system and the conduction system;

Biochemistry (muscle contraction, metabolism, energy);

Electrocardiography and Cardiac Ultrassonography

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.

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 chamber and dual chamber Pacing
2. Algorhytms and special functions
3. Follow-up of patients with pacemakers
4. Malfunctions of Pacemaker and their correction (Troubleshooting)
5. Leadless Pacemaker

6. Left Blundle Branch Pacing (LBBP) and Hisian Pacing
7. Pacing in Heart Failure – Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
III. Sudden Death – Implantable Cardioverter Defribilator
IV. Syncope
1. Tilt table Test

2. Implantable Loop Record

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Primary References:

The Nuts and Bolts of Paced ECG Interpretation. Tom Kenny. 2009. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 978-1-405-18404-5

Clinical Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation and Resynchronization Therapy. Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, Bruce L. Wilkoff. Fifth Edition. 2017. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-37804-8

Cardiac Pacemaker and Resynchronization Step by Step. S. Serge Barold, Roland X. Stroobandt. 2010. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 978-1-405-18636-0

Secondary References:

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