Bradycardia Sudden Cardiac Death Tachycardia 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
Shortly after isoprenalin infusion was initiated, there were short runs of ventricular tachycardia. The granulomatous inflammation affects the heart, causing an infiltrative cardiomyopathy The most common manifestations of cardiac sarcoidosis are atrioventricular (AV) block and ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VT).
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Both of these features make inferior + RV MI by far the most likely ( Pseudoanteroseptal MI is another name for this ) There is also sinus bradycardia and t he patient is in shock with hypotension. Cardiac output is stroke volume x rate, so this patient needs a higher heart rate. He has a history of sudden cardiac death in his family.
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
MARCH 17, 2024
Then, why is it mentioned that, implanting a defibrillator soon after an acute myocardial infarction, in those with left ventricular dysfunction and prone for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, is not useful? Mostly for protection against sudden cardiac death. So, this is how an ICD works.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 30, 2019
Otherwise vitals after intubation were only notable for tachycardia. An initial EKG was obtained: Computer read: sinus tachycardia, early acute anterior infarct. 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2019
There is sinus tachycardia and also a large R-wave in aVR. Drug toxicity , especially diphenhydramine , which has sodium channel blocking effects, and also anticholinergic effects which may result in sinus tachycardia, hyperthermia, delirium, and dry skin. Her temperature was 106 degrees. As part of the workup, she underwent an ECG.
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