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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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Bedside cardiac ultrasound showed moderately decreased LV function. CT of the chest showed no pulmonary embolism but bibasilar infiltrates. See this post: How a pause can cause cardiac arrest 2. She was intubated. She had an ECG recorded: This is left bundle branch block (LBBB), with appropriate proportional discordance.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Congenital Heart Defects Some individuals are born with heart defects that cause parts of the heart to work harder, leading to enlargement over time. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism.