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Chapter 1

Understanding the basics of ICDs

This chapter is essential for understanding ICDs! Learn what an ICD is, how ICDs are different from pacemakers, how to identify a patient who needs one, and how ICDs are used.
7 Lessons
18:05 min
Understanding the basics of ICDs Intro
0:28 min
What is an ICD?
3:04 min
Transvenous ICDs
2:39 min
ICD leads
3:19 min
The subcutaneous ICD
4:08 min
Who qualifies for an ICD?
4:27 min
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Chapter 2

Detecting arrhythmias

This chapter introduces you to how ICDs are able to see what the heart is doing! You will learn how ICDs detect arrhythmias and how to interpret device electrograms.
8 Lessons
25:21 min
Detecting arrhythmias Intro
0:23 min
Sensing and electrograms
4:09 min
Markers and annotations
5:25 min
Heart rate criteria—zones
4:21 min
Counters part I—consecutive counters
3:59 min
Counters part II—rolling window counters
3:03 min
Sensing ventricular fibrillation (VF)
4:01 min
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Chapter 3

Discriminating between different arrhythmias

We will teach you how you can use discriminators—the brains behind heart rhythm interpretation—to give your patient as normal a life as possible and avoid inappropriate therapy
8 Lessons
26:18 min
Discriminating between different arrhythmias intro
0:38 min
Discriminators
4:38 min
Onset—how did it start?
5:15 min
Stability—regular versus irregular
4:27 min
QRS morphology—a 'normal' template
4:06 min
AV association
3:27 min
PR pattern analysis
3:47 min
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Chapter 4

Treating arrhythmias

Recognizing an abnormal rhythm is step one—treating it is next! Learn how ICDs terminate dangerous arrhythmias and how you can tailor ICD settings to provide bespoke treatment.
6 Lessons
15:03 min
Treating arrhythmias intro
0:28 min
What is ATP (anti-tachycardia pacing)?
3:32 min
How ATP terminates ventricular tachycardia
3:30 min
Types of ATP
3:26 min
Defibrillation
4:07 min
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Chapter 5

Understanding device limitations and solutions

If only these devices were perfect! In this chapter we will teach you the limitations of ICDs and give you the tools to troubleshoot the most common ICD issues.
10 Lessons
41:21 min
Understanding device limitations and solutions intro
0:32 min
Failure to sense
3:51 min
Failure to defibrillate
6:06 min
Ventricular fibrillation induction (device testing)
4:16 min
Inappropriate therapy
4:21 min
Troubleshooting inappropriate therapy for atrial fibrillation
6:28 min
Troubleshooting inappropriate therapy for supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs)
4:58 min
Troubleshooting inappropriate therapy for T wave oversensing
6:38 min
Troubleshooting inappropriate therapy for lead fractures and electromagnetic interference
4:11 min
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Chapter 6

Managing patients with ICDs

Do you have a patient with an ICD that needs medical treatment? Learn how external factors affect ICDs so that you can devise an appropriate treatment plan and answer your patient’s questions!
8 Lessons
20:18 min
Managing patients with ICDs intro
0:36 min
ICDs and magnets
1:58 min
ICDs and electromagnetic interference
3:01 min
ICDs and surgery
4:24 min
ICDs and MRI
3:57 min
ICDs and radiotherapy
3:02 min
ICDs and driving
3:20 min
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