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Prepare for IBHRE certification examinations with this latest-release 2026/2027 study resource focused on essential algorithms, functions, equations, and calculations used in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac device therapy. The material supports review of important concepts such as Ohm’s law, voltage, current, resistance, impedance, power, energy, pacing parameters, device function, electrophysiology, and related mathematical relationships. Ideal for candidates preparing for IBHRE CCDS, CEPS, and related cardiac device and electrophysiology examinations during the 2026/2027 academic year.

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IBHRE - Algorithms, functions, equations



What can cause a short AV delay is the response gradual VSS = sudden
or sudden Rate adaptive AV = gradual
Negative AV hysteresis = sudden or gradual
AAIR/DDDR algorithm = sudden


Two most common causes of VSS atrial undersensing and V ectopy


What is another name for PMT endless-loop-tachycardia


What initiates PMT Anything that causes loss of AV synchrony


What programming can be done to prevent crosstalk Decrease Atrial output
Make V channel less sensitive
Increase V blanking


How many bpm is 1 Hz 60 bpm


Hz is measured in Cycles / second


Frequency of R and p waves 5-100 Hz not filtered


Frequency and slew rate of T waves <8 Hz, low frequency and low slew rate




Frequency of external interference 30-300 Hz


Frequency of myopotentials 10-200 Hz


These can be difficult to filter, especially in unipolar myopotentials


What is the most common cause of inappropriate AMS Atrial lead sensing ventricular signals (FFRWOS)


What risks does inappropriate AMS cause Inappropriate treatment for AF (anticoagulants/antiarrhythmics)
Inappropriate inhibition of therapy for ICD patients


Equation for power P=IxV
Power = current x voltage


Open look sensor definition Only takes ion positive feedback

, IBHRE - Algorithms, functions, equations



Closed loop sensor definition Physiologic change converted to rate, which induces a change of the physiologic
parameter in the opposite direction


Primary sensor definition Detects change that determines normal sinus response to physiologic need




Secondary sensor definition Detects internal change that results from exercise


Tertiary sensor definition Detects change as result of exercise


What type of sensor is O2 sat Closed loop


What type of sensor is myocardial contractility closed loop


What type of sensor is QT sensor Open


Is there a clear advantage to an open vs closed loop No
sensor


What type of sensor is MV ( minute ventillation) Open


What type of sensor is pH variation open


What type of sensor is a piezoelectric crystal Open




What type of sensor is an accelerometer open


How does the myocontractility sensor work Measures intracardiac impedance, which is affected by inotropic regulation,
positive feedback increases paces rate before syncope


How does a contraction dynamics sensor work pulse from cathode to generator reflects change in EV contractility and Nervous
innervation, affected by rapid change in blood volume

, IBHRE - Algorithms, functions, equations



Which sensor is able to differentiate between workload Contraction dynamics
and mental stress


what may happen in contraction dynamics sensor due to inappropriate sinus tach
posture change


What is PEA and how is it useful Separate lead, utilizes accelerometer to monitor inotropic drug therapy and can
be helpful in differentiating between VT or SVT


How does a pizeoelectric crystal work detects frequencies related to heel strike and responsive to up and down motion


What are some downsides to motion based sensors not direct relationship between detected activity levels and metabolic demand,
susceptible to environmental noise and pressure on can


What are examples of partially open loop sensors temperature and respiration




How does MV sensor work uses thoracic impedance to measure tidal volume and respiratory rate, every 50
ms


What is the relationship between transthoracic Increases with inspiration, decreases with expiration
impedance and respiration


What is transthoracic impedance most closely related to volume and resistivity of blood in right heart and systemic venous system


When body begins exercise, what is the first thing that Dip in body temp due to venous blood pooled in legs and arms surging into
happens to body temp and why thoracic cavity


What % of patients can experience phantom shocks due 5%
to fear


What is the health care utilization increase in pateints 25 x
treated for VT with shocks vs ATP only


How much longevity is a full energy shock equivalent to 1 month


Both appropriate and inappropriate shocks are Mortality
independent predictors of ______


Patients with this syndrome are 2x more likely to receive Brugada syndrome, T wave oversensing
inappropriate shocks, due to what

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