Device Clinic Essentials for the Care Team-Device and Lead Function Video

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Video Summary

Dr. James Allred, an electrophysiologist and co-founder of CV Remote Solutions, discusses device clinic essentials for the care team. In this module, he covers the basic principles of pacing and defibrillation, timing cycles, lead function, and additional device features, focusing on pacemakers, defibrillators, and CRT devices. He explains the components of these devices, their functionality, and implications for patient care. Key topics include device battery technology, lead polarity, pacing thresholds, sensing thresholds, pacing modes, automatic mode switching, and reentrant loop prevention. Dr. Allred also delves into the importance of accurate arrhythmia detection, features like accelerometer and noise reversion, and the benefits of CRT therapy for synchronization of heart chambers. Throughout the session, he provides examples and EKG interpretations to aid in understanding device performance and patient management. The module concludes with hypothetical patient scenarios and interactive questions to reinforce learning objectives.

Keywords

Dr. James Allred

electrophysiologist

CV Remote Solutions

device clinic essentials

pacing and defibrillation

pacemakers

defibrillators

CRT devices