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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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CT of the chest showed no pulmonary embolism but bibasilar infiltrates. Finally, do a coronary angiogram Possible alternative to pacing is to give a beta-1 agonist to increase heart rate. She was intubated. Bedside cardiac ultrasound showed moderately decreased LV function. Dobutamine is an acceptable alternative.

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

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Question banks are a favorite exam preparation resource for Cardiologists that want to practice in the format of the exam. If you’d like more sample questions then follow this link to begin a free trial today.

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Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy: A Board Review Question Explained By Video

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According to the ABIM Blueprint , the following topics are covered. Start with a Free Trial. The post Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy: A Board Review Question Explained By Video appeared first on BoardVitals Blog.

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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

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The diagnostic coronary angiogram identified only minimal coronary artery disease, but there was a severely calcified, ‘immobile’ aortic valve. Aortic angiogram did not reveal aortic dissection. The patient was transported to the CCU for further medical optimization where a pulmonary artery catheter was placed.