Function of magnetic reed switch in an ICD – Cardiology MCQ
| January 1, 2014 | Cardiology MCQ, DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG / Electrophysiology | No Comments
Function of magnetic reed switch in an ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator):
a) Changes pacing mode to asynchronous (e.g. VVI to VOO)
b) Suspends all tachyarrhythmia therapies
c) None of the above
d) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
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