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Catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter improves cardiac chamber size and function

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Abstract Introduction Cavo-tricuspid isthmus (CTI) dependent atrial flutter (AFL) is one of the most common atrial arrhythmias involving the right atrium (RA) for which radiofrequency catheter ablation has been widely used as a therapy of choice.

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A 40-something presented after attempted prehospital resuscitation with persistent Ventricular Fibrillation

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Non-randomized trials show better outcomes (neurologic survival) using this device; see this article in Resuscitation: Head and Thorax Elevation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation using circulatory adjuncts is associated with improved survival. Formal Echocardiogram: Normal left ventricular size and wall thickness.

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New Onset Heart Failure and Frequent Prolonged SVT. What is it? Management?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Later, he underwent a formal echocardiogram: Very severe left ventricular enlargement (LVED diameter 7.4 There is atrial activity before every QRS, but that activity has negative polarity, so it is not sinus rhythm. The other atrial flutter types are: 1. The patient was given furosemide and admitted to the hospital.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

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Annotated Bibliography For an excellent overview of ED Syncope management , see this article by Kessler C et al. starts at end of article on p. DATA SOURCES: Studies were identified through a MEDLINE search (1980 to present) and a manual review of bibliographies of identified articles. Commentary by Heidenreich PA.