CARDIOLOGY
MITRAL REGURGITATION
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Question
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A patient has a new pacemaker and you note their heart rate to be 35 bpm on the monitor. Is this a normal finding?
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No, Indicates there is something wrong with the pacemaker
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Yes, Indicates the pacemaker is working
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms of pacemaker failure or malfunction include: Dizziness or lightheadedness. Fainting or loss of consciousness. Feeling like your heart is fluttering (palpitations)
Detailed explanation-2: -Rate-responsive pacing adapts the pacing rate to changes in the patient’s physical activity. An activity sensor is used to measure the patient’s movement and to determine the appropriate pacing rate. This feature can be found in some Medtronic Pacemaker, ICD, CRT-P, and CRT-D devices.
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