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Torsade in a patient with left bundle branch block: is there a long QT? (And: Left Bundle Pacing).

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Finally, do a coronary angiogram Possible alternative to pacing is to give a beta-1 agonist to increase heart rate. Use Lidocaine instead (lidocaine prevents the PVCs which cause R on T, and does not prolong the QT.) Discontinue all QT proloning medications, including azithromycin 6. Dobutamine is an acceptable alternative.

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6 Cardiology Board Review Questions That Will Help You Pass the Boards

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

In preparation for the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease exam, check out the BoardVitals Cardiology Board Review Question Bank and we’ll make sure you’re well versed in the following 13 areas covered on the exam: Multiple-Choice Component Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 23% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 17% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial (..)

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Abstract 4118882: Decompensated Heart Failure Secondary to a Non-Coronary Sinus of Valsalva to Right Atrium Fistula: A Case Report

Circulation

of all congenital cardiac anomalies. Her heart failure was due to the fistula as she had no coronary artery disease on coronary angiogram. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4118882-A4118882, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) accounts for 3.5%

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Abstract 4142012: Ectasias of Multiple Coronary Arteries and a Coronary Cameral Fistula Between Right Coronary Artery and Coronary Sinus

Circulation

Patient was planned to gradually start cardiac rehab.Discussion:CCF is a rare anomalous connection between coronary arteries and a cardiac chamber or other major blood vessels of the heart. CCF can be congenital or acquired and has many variations. It is often clinically silent.

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