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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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Discontinue all negative chronotropic agents, since the risk of torsade is much higher with bradycardia or pauses. Finally, do a coronary angiogram Possible alternative to pacing is to give a beta-1 agonist to increase heart rate. This usually done by a pacer lead placed through the coronary sinus (LV venous system).

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Distractions

EMS 12-Lead

He denied any known medical history, specifically: coronary artery disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, heart failure, myocardial infarction, or any prior PCI/stent. Learning points 1] Acute Coronary Syndrome has many shades of clinical manifestation. Breath sounds were clear in all lung fields.