EP Fellows Curriculum: Current Concepts in Device Troubleshooting-Current Concepts in Device Troubleshooting

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In this talk, the speaker focuses on device malfunction and pseudo malfunction in pacemakers and defibrillators. They discuss the common causes of device malfunction and provide case-based examples of practical problems that physicians may encounter. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding automated device features and how they can contribute to device malfunction. They also discuss the distinction between true device malfunction and pseudo malfunction, which is often due to a lack of understanding on the physician's part. The speaker highlights the significance of lead noise as a common consultation issue, discussing both non-physiologic and physiologic causes of lead noise. They also address the issue of death EGMs, which can present as pseudo malfunction. The speaker concludes the talk by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a good understanding of device troubleshooting in order to provide effective patient care.

Keywords

device malfunction

pseudo malfunction

pacemakers

defibrillators

common causes

lead noise

physician understanding

device troubleshooting