Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Pacing studies after cardiac surgery.

G Csapo

    Basic Research in Cardiology
    |July 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Postoperative pacemaker monitoring offers precise electrophysiological assessment, predicting arrhythmias and guiding optimal pacing rates. This method enhances patient safety by identifying risks before major cardiac events occur.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Electrophysiological studies with prenalterol.

    Acta medica Scandinavica. Supplementum·1982
    Same author

    Paroxysmal nonreentrant tachycardias due to simultaneous conduction in dual atrioventricular nodal pathways.

    The American journal of cardiology·1979
    Same author

    Partial atrial standstill in sick sinus syndrome; intraatrial and AV nodal block with short PR interval.

    European journal of cardiology·1978
    Same author

    Disappearing His deflection. Electrophysiological evidence for conduction defect within the His bundle.

    British heart journal·1978
    Same author

    [Effect of beta-receptor blocking agent in 2nd degree av-block: conduction study in 9 patients (author's transl)].

    Zeitschrift fur Kardiologie·1978
    Same author

    [Are AV-conduction disturbances a contraindication to beta blockader therapy?].

    Cardiology·1978
    Same journal

    Molecular mechanisms of coronary microembolization-induced MINOCA.

    Basic research in cardiology·2026
    Same journal

    Protection against postoperative atrial fibrillation via antiplatelet aggregation induced by remote ischemic preconditioning during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

    Basic research in cardiology·2026
    Same journal

    Peroxisomal catalase and plasmalogen biosynthesis protect from oxidative stress in Barth syndrome cardiomyopathy.

    Basic research in cardiology·2026
    Same journal

    Bicuspid aortic valve stenosis is characterized by increased angiogenesis, inflammation, and a higher valvular-to-systemic calcification ratio than tricuspid aortic valve stenosis.

    Basic research in cardiology·2026
    Same journal

    Myofilament-level effects of aficamten increase diastolic chamber volumes and maintain cardiac output through preserved length-dependent force generation in healthy rat and canine myocardium.

    Basic research in cardiology·2026
    Same journal

    Functional rejuvenation of endothelial cell aging by transient reprogramming.

    Basic research in cardiology·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiac Electrophysiology
    • Medical Devices

    Background:

    • Temporary pacemaker electrodes are inserted during cardiac surgery.
    • Postoperative cardiac monitoring traditionally relies on ECG, which has limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the diagnostic application of pacemakers after cardiac surgery.
    • To evaluate electrophysiological parameters for predicting arrhythmias.
    • To define optimal pacing rates in postoperative patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Electrophysiological studies using temporary pacemaker electrodes and a Medtronic 5840 pacemaker.
    • Measurement of stimulation thresholds, refractory periods, and latency.
    • Analysis of atrioventricular conduction capacity.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Decreased stimulation threshold, shortened refractory periods, and latency promote arrhythmias.
    • Latent conduction disturbances and differences in atrioventricular conduction (e.g., WPW syndrome) were identified.
    • Optimal pacing rates were defined for postoperative care.

    Conclusions:

    • Pacemaker monitoring provides more precise electrophysiological data than standard ECG.
    • Repeated parameter determination allows safer and more accurate arrhythmia evaluation.
    • This monitoring can predict impending arrhythmias, enhancing prevention of major cardiac events.