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HonorHealth Research Institute Study Uses New Programing for Pacemakers to Control High Blood Pressure Without Additional Drugs

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milla1cf Thu, 06/20/2024 - 19:40 June 20, 2024 — A programing algorithm, being tested by HonorHealth Research Institute for those patients with new or recently installed pacemakers, is designed so the device not only provides a steady heartbeat, but also controls high blood pressure.

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See OMI vs. STEMI philosophy in action

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

There was no premature cardiovascular diseases or sudden death in his family. Blood pressure: 130/80 mmHg, heart rate: 45/min, respiratory rate: 18/min, SaO2: %98, body temperature: normal. Blood pressure: 130/80 mmHg, heart rate: 45/min, respiratory rate: 18/min, SaO2: %98, body temperature: normal.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

PVCs N ot generally considered abnormal ECG findings: Isolated PAC, First Degree AV Block, Sinus bradycardia at a rate of 35-45, and Nonspecific ST-T abnormalities (even if different from a previous ECG). Thus, if there is documented sinus bradycardia, and no suspicion of high grade AV block, at the time of the syncope, this is very useful.