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Completely Wireless: First Concomitant Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker and Subcutaneous Defibrillator Implant

HeartRhythm

While in the hospital, he had witnessed ventricular fibrillation (VF) arrest for which he received external defibrillation. An echocardiogram showed newly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction of 30-35%.

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Abstract 4143264: A Case of Spike-on-T Phenomenon and Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

Circulation

We describe a case of ventricular pacemaker spikes delivered on the T wave causing PMVT.Case:A 53-year-old female with CAD s/p stent, postpartum cardiomyopathy s/p Bi-V CRT-D (Boston Scientific G124), and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation presented for elective endoscopy and colonoscopy to evaluate her dysphagia and abdominal pain.

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The Importance of Regular Heart Check-Ups: What You Need to Know

AMS Cardiology

Echocardiogram : Uses sound waves to create images of your heart. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services including: Coronary artery bypass surgery Angioplasty and stenting Heart valve surgery Pacemaker and defibrillator implantation Cardiac rehabilitation We believe every patient deserves personalized care.

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Cardiac arrest: even after the angiogram, the diagnosis is not always clear

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She was found to be in ventricular fibrillation and was defibrillated 8 times without a single, even transient, conversion out of fibrillation. She was immediately intubated during continued compressions, then underwent a 9th defibrillation, which resulted in an organized rhythm at 42 minutes after initial arrest. It was stented.

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A man with chest pain off and on for two days, and "No STEMI" at triage.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

During angiogram in the cath lab, the patient suffered two episodes of ventricular fibrillation for which he was successfully defibrillated. Two stents were placed with resultant TIMI 3 flow.

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Sometimes a patient is fortunate to have a cardiac arrest

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Defibrillation was performed, and ROSC was achieved. Total proximal LAD occlusion was found and stented at angiography soon after the ECG above. Unfortunately, the ECG was interpreted as no significant change from prior , "no STEMI"!! He was sent back to the waiting room, where he suffered a VF arrest.