IBHRE Study set Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024

IBHRE Study set Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 What lead insulation materials are known for reducing fibroblast in growth and susceptibility to MIO and ESC? - ANSWER-ePTFE and 80A polyurethane What are the two most common causes of ventricular safety pacing ? - ANSWER-Ventricular ectopy and loss of atrial sensing What electrode material would most likely result in higher pacing thresholds and high polarization? - ANSWER-Elgiloy Which phase of the action potential would correlate to the relative refractory period? - ANSWER-Phase 3 The ventricoloatrial conduction time of a pacemaker patient with a typical endless loop tachycardia may be calculated by what equation? - ANSWER-None What parameter would not be useful to prevent typical crosstalk? - ANSWER-Safety pacing What conductor technology combines a silver core with a high strength metal (MP35N0) to obtain a strong low resistance wire? - ANSWER-DFT Which of the current ICD capacitor technologies provide the highest energy density and does not require reform? - ANSWER-Tantalum electrolytic For treatment of arrhythmias, most drugs work by ? - ANSWER-Altering conductivity or refractoriness What battery discharge curve shape does a lithium silver vanadium oxide battery make ? - ANSWER-Two humps