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Learning Objectives
Describe the incidence, history, and trends in permanent pacemaker therapy for adults.
Review normal cardiac conduction.
Describe the basic components of an antibradycardia pacemaker system.
Outline the basic and advanced pacemaker functions.
Discuss five-digit pacemaker coding systems.
Discuss the features of single and dual chamber atrial and ventricular demand pacemakers.
Review symptomatic bradycardia and sinus node dysfunction indications for permanent pacemaker implantation in adults.
Discuss second- and third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block as indications for permanent pacemaker implantation.
Identify other potential indications for permanent pacemaker implantation.
Describe key aspects of patient history that should be included in the diagnosis and evaluation of a patient for permanent pacemaker implantation.