Which type of cardiac procedure delivers electrical impulses to correct atrial or ventricular dysrhythmias?

a. Coronary artery bypass graft case using CPB
b. Cardiac pacemaker
c. Off-pump coronary artery bypass graft
d. Stent placement

ANS: B
A pacemaker consists of a generator and leads, which produces electrical impulses to stimulate electromyocardial conduction and correct dysrhythmias.

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