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The Role of RyR2 Mutations in Congenital Heart Diseases: Insights Into Cardiac Electrophysiological Mechanisms

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Mutations in RyR2 and its dysfunction are implicated in various congenital heart diseases (CHDs). ABSTRACT Ryanodine receptor 2 (RyR2) protein, a calcium ion release channel in the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) of myocardial cells, plays a crucial role in regulating cardiac systolic and diastolic functions.

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Arrhythmias in children undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction Heart transplantation (HT) is the only treatment option in children with heart failure secondary to cardiomyopathies and non-reparable congenital heart diseases. 111.87), arrhythmias were detected in 9 (33%) patients. We did not identify significant risk factors for arrhythmias post-HT.

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Collection of a few ECGs in congenital heart diseases

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

All these features together in a cyanotic congenital heart disease is characteristic of tricuspid atresia. Fragmented QRS is a marker of myocardial scar and consequent arrhythmias in ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy.

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6 Cardiology Board Review Questions That Will Help You Pass the Boards

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

In preparation for the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease exam, check out the BoardVitals Cardiology Board Review Question Bank and we’ll make sure you’re well versed in the following 13 areas covered on the exam: Multiple-Choice Component Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 23% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 17% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial (..)

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5 Free Cardiology MOC Practice Questions

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

The exam covers the following topics: Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5%

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FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

The Cardiology MOC exam covers the following subjects : Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5%

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This was texted to me in real time. The patient has acute chest pain.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Instead — my thoughts were as follows: The rhythm is sinus , with marked bradycardia and a component of sinus arrhythmia. WPW Cardiac arrhythmias ( especially AFib ). Smith's — in that despite the alarming ST-T wave changes, I did not think ECG #1 was the result of an acute event. Abnormal ST-T wave abnormalities.