2012 Defibrillator Sudden Cardiac Death 
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is associated with risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Since approval in late 2012, the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (SICD) has been used as an alternative to the traditional transvenous ICD (TV-ICD) for SCD prevention in HCM.
HeartRhythm
APRIL 30, 2024
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is associated with risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Since approval in late 2012, the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (SICD) has been used as an alternative to the traditional transvenous ICD (TV-ICD) for SCD prevention in HCM.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
This episode self terminated before defibrillation was possible. The patient did not have a positive family history of epilepsy, sudden cardiac death (SCD) or recurrent syncope. This run of TdP is initiated by a PVC — but it then self-terminates. Discussion : The patient in today’s case presented with "seizures".
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 30, 2019
The limb lead abnormalities appear to be part of the Brugada pattern, as described in this article: Inferior and Lateral Electrocardiographic RepolarizationAbnormalities in Brugada Syndrome Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2019
J Electrocardiology 45 (2012):433-442. Fever not only unmasks a Brugada-type electrocardiogram (ECG) but also increases the risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation (VF) or sudden cardiac death. Bayes de Luna, A et al. years and 71.6% (67 of 88) were men. y (3 of 88, 43.6 ± 37.4
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 8, 2025
Several 200 J shocks did not terminate the VF, so a second defibrillator was applied for double sequential defibrillation with 400 J. She was defibrillated perhaps 25 times. Propranolol versus Metoprolol for treatment of electrical storm in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. SanzRuiz, R., Solis, J., &
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