HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) has become a safe and effective alternative to surgical PVR in tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), isolated pulmonary stenosis (PS), and other congenital heart disease (CHD) variants.

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HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is characterized by delayed ventricular repolarization, predisposing to potentially lethal ventricular arrhythmias. The variability in disease severity among patients remains largely unexplored, underscoring the limitations of current risk stratification methods.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 28, 2025

IntroductionVentricular septal defect (VSD) is a common congenital heart disease (CHD), accounting for 2030% of all CHD cases. Minor complications included transient arrhythmias (6.2%), femoral hematoma (8.6%), and mild allergic reactions to contrast agents (9.9%). Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0.ResultsThe

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) such as Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) are at high risk for ventricular arrhythmias requiring ablation. Less common syndromes such as double outlet right ventricle (DORV) and Williams Syndrome provide additional complications.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Arrhythmia Heart Disease 40

American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In this weeks View, Dr. Eagle looks at what adult cardiologists should know about congenital heart disease patients. He then discusses sudden cardiac arrest and death in competitive and recreational athletes.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 10, 2024

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. On a median follow-up of 35.07

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Open Heart

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Objectives Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are increasingly pursuing pregnancy, highlighting the need for data on late cardiovascular events (more than 6 months after delivery). Late cardiovascular events were defined as heart failure, arrhythmia, thromboembolic events, endocarditis, urgent cardiovascular interventions or death.

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Conquering CHD

JUNE 20, 2023

Congenital heart disease is a daunting diagnosis for any parent. We’ll cover common types of medications used to treat congenital heart disease, what parents should know about their use, and potential side effects to watch out for. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 7, 2024

Despite improved childhood survival in congenital heart disease (CHD) due to advances in management, late-onset sudden cardiac death (SCD) from malignant ventricular arrhythmias remains a leading cause of mortality in adults with CHD (ACHD).

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 13, 2025

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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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

Causes of Cardiac Arrest Cardiac arrest can be triggered by various factors, including: Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Severe coronary artery disease High blood pressure Extreme electrolyte imbalances Drug overdose or trauma Congenital heart defects Recognizing Sudden Cardiac Arrest Unlike a heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest occurs without (..)

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 24, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction Data regarding safety and long-term outcome of very high-power-short duration (vHPSD) ablation in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) are lacking. Methods Retrospective observational single-center study. with paroxysmal AF, 43.6% with persistent AF).

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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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HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Post-operative arrhythmias are most often transient and medically treated, but some patients may require electrophysiology study (EPS) and ablation.

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Open Heart

JANUARY 18, 2024

Methods Patients from the Swiss Adult Congenital HEart disease Registry were included. Predictors of a composite adverse event (arrhythmias, hospitalisation for heart failure and death) were identified by multivariate Cox regression analysis. NT-proBNP levels, echocardiography, exercise testing and MRI data were collected.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 4, 2024

Abstract Introduction We report the case of an 18-year-old female with recurrent syncope that was discovered to have congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) and episodes of a transiently short QT interval after spontaneous termination of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 25, 2024

Evaluation of escape rates and ventricular ectopy with exercise in complete heart block is an important aspect in the evaluation of congenital complete heart block. ECG showing congenital complete heart block with ventricular rate of 47/min and atrial rate of 63/min. Tracing shows bidirectional ventricular ectopics.

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DAIC

APRIL 18, 2024

Two articles and an accompanying editorial in Heart Rhythm , the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society , and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society , published by Elsevier , address the controversy and recommend shortening the blanking period.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Abstract Introduction Management of transvenous leads in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) can be complicated by venous obstructions and residual shunts. Complications included blood transfusion ( n  = 2), arrhythmia ( n  = 3), pleural effusion ( n  = 1), and pressure ulcer ( n  = 1). Median procedure time was 9.8 h

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Heart 2023 Conference

JANUARY 17, 2024

The institute specializes in the treatment of coronary artery diseases, arrhythmia, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, structural heart disease, cardiogenetics, and congenital heart disease. Additionally, it offers comprehensive cardiac screening and preventive care.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Patients with dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) are at risk for recurrent atrial arrhythmias late after atrial switch operations. Advanced anatomic knowledge including prior surgical incisions are integral in planning the ablation procedure.

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HeartRhythm

JANUARY 29, 2024

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most prevalent form of cyanotic congenital heart disease and has become the poster child for the evolution and success of neonatal cardiac surgery.

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HeartRhythm

MARCH 12, 2024

A 37-year-old woman with biventricular repair for pulmonary atresia and an intact ventricular septum was referred for an electrophysiological study in the context of recurrent atrial arrhythmias with multiple electrical cardioversions. Her clinical tachycardia was easily inducible and had a cycle length (TCL) of 340 ms.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

It should be kept in mind that on occasions, beta-one agonist can result in increased ventricular ectopy e.g., in severe myocardial ischemia (by increasing myocardial demand), or sometimes with congenital long-QT syndrome. Therefore, I usually prefer temporary pacing which might be more controlled and is more predictable."

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Patients with adult congenital heart disease are at risk for ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) or sudden cardiac death.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial conduction abnormalities are common among patients with congenital heart disease, predisposing them to arrhythmias. In clinical practice, substrates are usually identified during electrophysiological mapping procedures using bipolar electrograms (EGM).

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats) Persistent abnormal heart rhythms can disrupt the heart’s pumping efficiency, eventually causing it to enlarge to maintain blood flow. Congenital Heart Defects Some individuals are born with heart defects that cause parts of the heart to work harder, leading to enlargement over time.

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HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 31, 2023

the primary cardiac Nav α-subunit, has been extensively implicated in the etiology of arrhythmias. due to congenital or acquired defects have been associated with a wide range of pathologic manifestations, including sinus nodal dysfunction, atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, and heart failure. Indeed, dysfunctions in Nav1.5

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Congenital Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) can result in fatal cardiac arrhythmias. The main pharmacological treatment includes beta-blockers; however, while effective at reducing cardiac events, beta-blockers do not treat underlying mechanisms of the disease, and patients occasionally experience breakthrough cardiac events or side effects.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Congenital Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) can result in fatal cardiac arrhythmias. The main pharmacological treatment includes beta-blockers; however, while effective at reducing cardiac events, beta-blockers do not treat underlying mechanisms of the disease, and patients occasionally experience breakthrough cardiac events or side effects.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 30, 2024

Transcript of the video: Ebstein’s Anomaly is one of the cyanotic congenital heart disease in which survival to adult life is common. This can be a source of cardiac arrhythmia as well. An important cause of arrhythmias in Ebstein’s anomaly is the presence of a right sided accessory atrioventricular pathway or WPW syndrome.

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MIBHS

APRIL 15, 2024

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect. Known as one of the most common congenital heart defects in children, ASD affects more than 2,000 babies each year. Preventing ASD Since ASD is a congenital heart condition that develops in the fetus and is present at birth, it’s not possible to prevent it.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 17, 2024

Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmia. Classical example of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is torsade de pointes associated with congenital or acquired QT interval prolongation. Beta blockers are needed in addition, for most persons with congenital long QT syndrome.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 4, 2025

In the setting of arrhythmias, specific SDoHs can increase the incidence of atrial fibrillation and adversely affect major outcomes in these patients. In congenital heart diseases, SDoHs can affect major outcomes, as well.

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Cardiovascular Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease 40

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JUNE 14, 2017

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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

T-wave alternans and the susceptibility to ventricular arrhythmias. Chronic amiodarone evokes no torsade de pointes arrhythmias despite QT lengthening in an animal model of acquired long-QT syndrome. Both ST segment and T wave alternans have been known to precede malignant ventricular arrhythmias. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:A growing number of patients with tetralogy of Fallot develop left ventricular systolic dysfunction and heart failure, in addition to right ventricular dysfunction.

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