Understanding Pacemakers

A simple explanation of pacemakers covering the different types of pacemakers, their indications and the ECG changes you would look for to identify what type of pacemaker a patient has.
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[@1234jally]

I'm really surprised to see such a serious topic discussed in so calm and composed way even layman can understand it

[@ZeroToFinals]

hope its helpful

[@robertwoodworth9463]

Had a pacemaker installed 3 years ago for slow heart rate, 2 chamber. The one part of my heart that should be producing 55 to 60% of the work is now only producing 42% . They plan on putting another lead in my left ventricle 3 chamber. They think my biggest problem is the electrical problem more so than heart failure. I had a heart catheter done 4 years ago and my arteries were 25% blocked at the most, so my arteries are pretty much clear. This video made much more since than the way the doctor explained it. Even I could understand it. Great job!

[@shalinikhadun6837]

My dad who is going to be 76 next month has it done every 7 or 8 years n so far he had 4 surgeries. It’s on his right side n he had double chamber thrice n one time only it was single chamber where I have noticed he doesn’t have good equilibrium n I have been told in patients above 65 a double chamber is a must. He wasn’t put on the waiting list at the right time n he lost consciousness several times, which actually lead him to have no taste, his hearing has been impaired, sense of smell completely gone, he can’t feel the left side of his arm n leg, n since he has been diabetic for 25 years he got glaucoma, high IOP, cataracts where he lost one eye n the other one he has only 35% vision. Basically everything happened overnight after the doctor wasn’t wise enough to do his surgery on time. Ur video is to the point n really described. Thank u

[@lilafraser2700]

thank you guys so much for making this video! i was diagnosed with complete heart block at the age of 9 and had a pace maker fitted, ive now had it for about 8 years and they didn't really tell me much about my condition (because i was to young to understand) but its really cool watching these videos and it helps me understand alot more about my condition thanks!

[@daviddivineful]

I work as a RN on a Medical-Surgical cardiovascular unit. The presenter's explanation was spot on. When I have patients with an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) or a pacemaker, I always review the ECG strip and review the telemetry monitor. You definitely can tell on a pacemaker if it is single or dual by the spikes before the P wave or QRS complex. This video really kept it simple and on point. Thank you.

[@ZeroToFinals]

Thats so great to hear! Thanks

[@cardiaccarly4134]

So helpful for people educating themselves on such an important topic! Thank you

[@akashtandel9633]

Thank you. This video is more helpful and easy to understand than my professors' lecture.

[@darylwong4403]

thank you so much Tom! your contents are always appreciated and so concise/easy to understand 😊😊

[@swatinarnaware6620]

Thank you so much !!..excellent video, so simple and precise..easy to understand .

[@pinkdullrang]

Thank you for this vid. it's so greatful. if i didn't see this video, i just do research forever. it so surprised !

[@andreafarrar2350]

Thank you for such a straight forward & simple explanation of pacemakers. You did such a great job, I am going to look through your other videos you have shared. Thanks so much!

[@ZeroToFinals]

Amazing! Thanks

[@manueldejucosquntana8416]

its very useful also to other thats planing to put.pace maker they have already idea how it is thanks for the impormative video

[@artc_reature]

So helpful and thank you for simple explanation of pacemaker.
Really great 👏 and thank you so much

[@reticenceofpain]

2 hours of studying simplified in 6 mins. I can’t say thank you enough

[@kittykiths1415]

I shared this with my frds ...the too find very usefulll...👏👏👏👏👏superb sounds,pictures,information

[@theninaaurora1]

Thank you for that great summary! You also have a very calming voice which helps :)

[@user-sw6hl1dd2x]

So amazing and informative. Really enjoyed this video ❤

[@neerajbele]

Fantastic video…clearly explained.

[@DrCK-mn2tb]

Beautiful video..So clear and useful..Thank you

[@lastar2639]

Thank you! I understand pacemakers much better now!

[@osamaali6075]

Fantastic, and easy to understand even for layman.

[@leewaifung2130]

Awesome teaching video ...calming voice too on a serious subject. Thanks

[@ZeroToFinals]

Thanks Lee!

[@Tamara07]

Great video and notes. Thank you!!

[@sunshinestnt]

Great explanation. Thank you.

[@ajmcgarry]

Exactly what i needed to know. Thanks

[@willtucker9838]

Great video, consolidation a lot for me! I wanted to add that a dual chamber pacemaker can only have a ventricular spike on ecg in the situation where the atria is conducting intrinsically above the threshold for the atrial lead.

[@SimplyAileen76]

Informative illustrations.

[@sotero5674]

OMG so simple to understand, thank you!

[@quintenpeters5365]

no problem
;)

[@simeon_on_the_bar]

Thanks a lot, I couldn't quite understand it on AMBOSS, that was a great explanation! :)

[@dangmateo00]

Thank you for this video! So helpful!

[@ZeroToFinals]

You're welcome, glad to help!

[@sayyafkhan6675]

Very informative and easy to understand

[@ZeroToFinals]

Thanks Sayyaf!

[@user-je4fy2ey2y]

Excellent work 👍 highly recommened

[@ZeroToFinals]

Thanks!

[@prithvinayak3133]

Thank you sir. Very simple n easy explantion.

[@ZeroToFinals]

Thanks for watching Prithvi! I enjoyed making this video

[@drshilpigupta6381]

very nicely presented,good job :-)

[@drgadham]

Very good presentation 👍

[@angellaonase]

Thank you, I found this helpful.

[@dhyanraim4730]

So helpful, Thank you🙏

[@adnanmoazzem4146]

Thank you so much ! God bless u

[@vanessapuchesalazar281]

It was so good. Thanks

[@stephanieponce9032]

Thank you so much this helped a lot ❤

[@hamzahmohammed1013]

great explanation 👏

[@martinyoung9901]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@universaldonenayakalith9527]

I clear understand thank you very much sir

[@Sternschnuppen85]

Why would someone need an external pacemaker and how do those work? Do those also need to follow pacemaker precautions?

[@sureenafellakhan3099]

Thank u sir ..expecting more videos...

[@funmiade575]

Wow! Just wow!!

[@ZeroToFinals]

Thanks Adeola!

[@nooralnasser4588]

Thank you that was great

[@dheeshanyakarunapema3791]

Thank you !

[@merlinadams8797]

Thank you for this vid I had a pacemaker put in me a month ago. Apparently, I've got a transient anode heart block whatever that is. But thank you NHS for sorting me out. The only snag now is I've got to carry around this Biotronic monitor thing all the time. It looks like a mobile phone only it's not. Once an hour it transmits data of my heart rate to them.

[@ZeroToFinals]

Thanks

[@arriankayleetunac4263]

@merlin adams ....how are you now? how old are you...?im pretty scared... im diagnosed with sinus bradycardia...

[@merlinadams8797]

@@arriankayleetunac4263 I'm fine thanks Arrian I'm 60 I was a bit scared before the op but it all went OK, honest you've got nothing to worry about. I was in & out of Hospital in just 3 days. Merlin.

[@arriankayleetunac4263]

@@merlinadams8797 im only 33years old.... im dealing with anxiety now because of the diagnosis....im still young...

[@yinmaysoe7140]

Thank you so much.

[@leaantzis4786]

Just lovely

[@kushalyalaburgi609]

I am happy because zero to final exists

[@ZeroToFinals]

thanks Kushal!

[@Amaan-cr7wy]

*May God give you all good health*

[@cesararturocastanonacuna3325]

This is detail!

[@user-yb1we5qb1x]

Jst noticed should the qrs complexes be wide for pacemakers in the ventricle?

[@alessandrocarta852]

Goodmorning doctor
can you give me some information regarding the microny st jude 2525t it is normal that we went 2 times in a row (september 2020 and october 2021 and the battery was always at 2.78V?
i implanted in 2015
the Model is Microny st jude 2525t
thank you very much and good job

[@cedany7770]

Thank you

[@misterlogik8163]

Can a pacemaker do the job of regulating heart beat or at least overall improve the heart after Myocardial infarction???

[@urmilatiwaritiwari7020]

Very informative tnx

[@sapanadulal9764]

Hi can you post difference between pacemaker and subcutaneous implantable cardiac defib

[@annamarianalumansi3178]

so helpful

[@sahadebchowdhury1312]

The technique of teaching any topics in a easy way , just attractable

[@satyaratnakaram6915]

Thank u.

[@soniabarrigamunoz6895]

Doctor just told me my heart rate has dropped to zero and that only the pacemaker is keeping me alive.
Do you have any reading material for people in my condition?
Thank you!

[@arriankayleetunac4263]

@Sonia Barriga Muñoz...hi..how are you now?how old are you?im pretty scared....i have sinus bradycardia...

[@baijunair1720]

Wat about ecg changes if it's a triple chamber pacemaker?

[@user-xq2bk5xx1j]

Thanks alot dr❤ do youhave vedoes bout basics of right heart catheterization ls❤

[@SurendraKumar-pn4hq]

In pacemakers which sensors are used 🤔

[@PasanJayaweeraYashoda]

thanks

[@suleilaa196]

very usefull and well explained

[@zahraajamal1902]

Thanks

[@monicasmm]

Wow we really are just big computers aren’t we? Interesting video!

[@seraphielprime5092]

I am an Embalmer and just before sending them to cremation I remove these on some cases and I must admit its great to understand how these mechanisims work.

[@sbe0001]

Do you make decent money for your job? & what state do you live in if you don’t mind me asking?

[@vereneedy1430]

Very informative

[@nicholefieldbutch321]

i knew someone that had it...rest in heaven!

[@god-la-7wins-verdad-942]

wow

[@nystagmus]

Where were you when i was in medical school?

[@Its4you_]

Using the wireless charger which has magnetic field will contract

[@lyricgibson1810]

Grandpa had one

[@monikasonwani803]

Article nam batao

[@xeveniahdarkwind178]

I have a CRT-D and two previous ICD... and will openly share my experiences with anyone if you ask nicely..

[@aformula4198]

How old are you?

[@xeveniahdarkwind178]

@@aformula4198 to answer your question I am 38 years old.. just dealt a bad hand of gcards.. just mostly genetic ones..

[@giyuutomioka8072]

im getting a pacemaker soon can you feel like there’s something in ur chest?

[@kyliem]

@@giyuutomioka8072 how do you feel with the pacemaker?

[@germainefisher1632]

Sick sinus syndrome with symptomatic bradycardia.

[@thedoopa3169]

I love my pacemaker. Instant relief. amazing technology. It sounds scary but it's really not.

[@christinecrawford4286]

My pacemaker as it runs on demand should list 12 years , so saying a pacemaker lasts 5 years is wrong as it depends if the pacemaker 100% or on demand !!

[@selmayoga4721]

My husband pacemaker battery will be change in 12 years .

[@KB_MT]

soooooo.....IronMan?

[@johnpeterberenguel1273]

Ooooh ECU for humans

[@Mr420grow]

Don’t keep ur iPhone near it

[@vanajayarlagadda82]

Thank you