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Case Report: Multiple types of arrhythmias in a late-confirmed Danon disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Her past medical history revealed multiple arrhythmias and ECG abnormalities in her 30s and 40s, including WPW syndrome with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, paroxysmal atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and complete left bundle branch block. Upon arrival, her vital signs were unremarkable.

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Cardiomatics guide: Analyzing arrhythmias made easy

Cardiomatics

Prolonged ambulatory ECG monitoring, commonly referred to as Holter testing, increases the chance of detecting abnormalities responsible for the symptoms of cardiovascular diseases, especially those whose pathognomonic symptoms occur only periodically. AFIB/AFL – atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter episodes.

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Physiology Friday #228: Identifying Sleep Patterns that Influence Chronic Disease Risk

Physiologically Speaking

Dozens if not hundreds of (albeit observational) studies have linked a short sleep duration to a number of health conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Deep sleep: Each percent increase in deep sleep was associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation, depression, and anxiety.

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

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

History of Cardiovascular disease (all studies): Especially any history of heart failure or structural cardiac disease, including valvular 4. Age greater than 65 (Sarasin and STePS) 3. Syncope without a prodrome, no precipitating factors (EGSYS) 5. —QRS g/dL —Hypotension (obviously!)