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Distribution Variance of Focal Atrial Tachycardia Foci and Long‐Term Outcomes After Ablation: Experience From Two Chinese Centers

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Methods and Results A total of 323 consecutive FAT patients who underwent electrophysiological study and radiofrequency catheter ablation between January 2011 and March 2023 were selected for this study. Young adults had a higher proportion of FAT originating from the superior vena cava and pulmonary veins.

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2023 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

Event 2023 STS Coding Workshop kchalko Tue, 11/15/2022 - 16:12 Event dates Feb 10–11, 2023 Location Virtual Registrants : To access the library of on-demand content, log into the STS Learning Center. Then go to “In Progress” courses on the dashboard or look in the “My Activities” tab. Missed the event? STS Members receive a discount!

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Chest discomfort and a dilated right ventricle. What's going on?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

(maybe not seen well on these echo-loops) The CW doppler at the tricuspid valve showed a maximum TR velocity of 2,55m/s with a TRP gradient of 26mmHg. large ASD, partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, significant tricuspid regurgitation, carcinoid valvular disease, etc,) 2) Conditions causing pressure overload of the RV. (E.g

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Abstract 4142231: Relationship between serum interleukin-6 levels and severity of STEMI undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Circulation

Methods:The descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in patients with STEMI with a confirmed diagnosis and percutaneous coronary angiography at 108 Military Central Hospital from April 2023 to April 2024. All information about clinical and paraclinical parameters was recorded.

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What is going on in V2 and V3, with a troponin I rising to 1826 ng/L at 4 hours?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This suggests that there is pulmonary hypertension and thus possibly RVH. Severe tricuspid regurgitation. --The The estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure is 31 mmHg + RA pressure. That condition is tricuspid stenosis, which is rare. There is, however, a very peaked P wave in lead II (a "peaked P pulmonale").

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A young lady with wide complex tachycardia. My first time actually making this diagnosis de novo in real life in the ED!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

CXR confirmed bilateral pulmonary edema and bilateral small effusions. There is mild-moderate tricuspid valve regurgitation. I admitted her to cardiology with these concerns, and we agreed that cardiac MRI may help us confirm possible ARVC. The basal anterior wall and basal septum are hypokinetic. RVEF 34%, RV is mildly enlarged.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.