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A fascinating electrophysiology case. What is this wide complex tachycardia, and how best to manage it?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She had a single chamber ICD/Pacemaker implanted several years prior due to ventricular tachycardia. Seeing as the patient has a single chamber ICD/pacemaker, pacing the ventricle will also lead to AV dyssynchrony that will compromise ventricular filling, further impairing hemodynamics. small squares in width (260ms).

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Acute dyspnea in an older woman, is it OMI?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Willy Frick A woman in her 90s with a history of end stage renal disease and complete heart block status post dual chamber pacemaker presented from home with acute onset dyspnea. As per Dr. Frick — pacemaker spikes are best seen in lead aVL of ECG #1. ECG is shown below. What do you think?

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This Heart Health Tips to Keep You Healthy This Summer

AMS Cardiology

Electrophysiology: This specialized area focuses on heart rhythm problems, like atrial fibrillation (AFib). We offer various diagnostic and treatment options for aFib including pacemaker implantation if needed.

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Heart Health Tips to Keep You Healthy This Summer

AMS Cardiology

Electrophysiology: This specialized area focuses on heart rhythm problems, like atrial fibrillation (AFib). We offer various diagnostic and treatment options for aFib including pacemaker implantation if needed.