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Welcome to the 2024 Ohio-ACC FIT Bootcamp
Episode 5: On-Call Device Dilemmas
with Salvatore Savona, MD, FACC
Video Introduction
Dear Ohio-ACC Colleague,
Welcome back to the 2024 Ohio-ACC FIT Bootcamp! We're delivering to you a series of power-packed emails directly to your inbox, each designed to enhance your knowledge and skills. Here's what you can expect:
- A new, focused topic each week
- Concise, high-yield teaching points
- An exclusive video for in-depth learning
This carefully curated content allows you to learn at your own pace, fitting seamlessly into your busy schedule. This Bootcamp is your launchpad to excellence in cardiology.
Get ready to embark on this exciting journey of growth and discovery. Your fifth episode arrives now!
EPISODE 5
Device dilemmas are often anxiety-provoking while on call and early on in cardiology training. It is important to become familiar with the appearance of devices on imaging studies as well as troubleshooting common causes of device malfunction. This video provides a succinct breakdown of the common causes of device malfunction with examples of management principles.
Teaching points:
- Become comfortable identifying devices based on chest x-ray and performing and interpreting device interrogations.
- Review the ECG at the time of a potential malfunction.
- Understanding results in asynchronous pacing.
- When an ICD provides a therapy (shock or ATP), first assess if the therapy was appropriate, and treat the underlying cause.
- If any ICD provides a shock, ensure that the shock was effective.
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