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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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JANUARY 2, 2025

CASE CONTINUED She was admitted to the ICU. Finally, do a coronary angiogram Possible alternative to pacing is to give a beta-1 agonist to increase heart rate. Smith has provided excellent overview of measuring and correcting QT interval in scenarios where QRS duration is prolonged (e.g., LBBB, ventricular pacing, etc.)."

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A 65 y/o Female was admitted to the ICU for septic shock. We can, therefore, put down the defibrillation pads, set aside the amiodarone, and look further at the ECG. The coronary angiogram revealed no critical stenosis, or acute plaque ulceration. She was critically ill despite aggressive vasopressor therapy.

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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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