Arrhythmias in single-chamber pacemakers.
Arrhythmias mediated by normal pacemaker functions and induced by pacemaker malfunctions are listed in Tables 1 and 2. Frequently, a careful review of the performance specifications in the technical or physician manual of the pacemaker model in question will provide a better understanding of pacemaker-related arrhythmias. By reprogramming selected parameters, the physician may eliminate the arrhythmia and avoid replacement of a normally functioning pulse generator.
D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology*; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012984:Software