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Torsade in a patient with left bundle branch block: is there a long QT? (And: Left Bundle Pacing).

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See this post: How a pause can cause cardiac arrest 2. Because she has cardiomyopathy and ventricular dysrhythmias, the pacer included an Implanted Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Echo 6 days later after CRT: Normal estimated left ventricular ejection fraction. The plan: 1. Place temporary pacemaker 3.

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A man in his 70s with weakness and syncope

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There were no dysrhythmias on cardiac monitor during observation. This discussion comes from this previous post: Hyperthermia and ST Elevation Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. He was found to be influenza positive.

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Chung-Ang University Study Looks at Cardiovascular Risks in COVID-19 Survivors

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Imge courtesy of Won-Young Kim from Chung-Ang University milla1cf Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:30 January 11, 2024 — Acute cardiovascular manifestations of COVID-19 , such as heart failure, thrombosis, and dysrhythmia, are associated with increased mortality. The results of their study was published online on 20 October, 2023, in BMC Medicine.

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