Keeping Pace - 2024 Quality Summit Presentation (Non-CE)-Keeping Pace

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The session at the Quality Summit featured Dr. Ekoro discussing the intricacies of electrophysiology, particularly focusing on pacemaker implementation. The presentation covered the decision-making process for determining when to use pacemakers, the types of devices available, and the consideration of patient symptoms and heart conditions when making these decisions. Dr. Ekoro described the conduction system, heart blocks, and pacing technologies such as dual-chamber, single-chamber, and leadless pacemakers, highlighting the importance of EKG analysis in assessing conduction abnormalities. The session also emphasized the significance of proper documentation for registry purposes and engaged in a Q&A about hospital practices, data usage, and specific cases involving pacing and patient management. The importance of understanding and documenting symptoms like syncope and dizziness for accurate data collection and subsequent quality initiatives was underscored. Additionally, considerations for advancements in cardiac pacing technologies were addressed, underscoring a need for continuous evaluation and adaptation of treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

electrophysiology

pacemaker

EKG analysis

heart blocks

pacing technologies

patient management

cardiac pacing

quality initiatives

treatment protocols