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Abstract 4139536: Incidence of Severe QT Prolongation and the Assoicated Risk of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients Taking Antipsychotics or Antidepressants

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4139536-A4139536, November 12, 2024. Background:Limited data exist on the incidence of severe QT prolongation (SQTP) in patients using antipsychotics or antidepressants and the associated risk of ventricular arrhythmias (VA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD).Aims:This

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Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy: A Board Review Question Explained By Video

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

Explanation: Shown electrocardiogram suggests left ventricular hypertrophy. It is crucial for every medical physician to recognize patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to their underlying medical condition. Shown electrocardiogram suggests left ventricular hypertrophy. Circulation.

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Abstract 4115652: Effect of the sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor, Dapagliflozin, on ventricular repolarization electrocardiographic parameters: DAPA-ECG study

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4115652-A4115652, November 12, 2024. Dapagliflozin has demonstrated efficacy in reducing cardiovascular events in T2D patients and in the risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.

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Abstract 4120434: A Rare Case Of Localized Ventricular Tachycardia Due To Mitral Annular Disjunction And a Subvalvular Aneurysm

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4120434-A4120434, November 12, 2024. Since its identification in 1981 its diagnosis has increased due to the advancements in cardiac imaging. Since its identification in 1981 its diagnosis has increased due to the advancements in cardiac imaging.

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A man in his 70s with weakness and syncope

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This discussion comes from this previous post: Hyperthermia and ST Elevation Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. Induced Brugada-type electrocardiogram, a sign for imminent malignant arrhythmias. Circulation, 117, 1890–1893.

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Hyperthermia and ST Elevation

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The limb lead abnormalities appear to be part of the Brugada pattern, as described in this article: Inferior and Lateral Electrocardiographic RepolarizationAbnormalities in Brugada Syndrome Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias.

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QT Correction Formulas Compared to The Rule of Thumb ("Half the RR")

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Essential Reading : Full text link: AHA/ACCF/HRS Recommendations for the Standardization and Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram, Part IV: The ST Segment, T and U Waves, and the QT Interval (full text link). Answer : you must treat the patient's underlying condition causing sinus tachycardia, and repeat the ECG at the lower heart rate.