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ECG Blog #399 — Which Laddergram is Correct?

Ken Grauer, MD

Is a pacemaker needed? As a result — IF no "fixable" cause is found ( ie, ischemia/infarction — electrolyte disturbance — rate-slowing medication ) — then because of the AV block and very slow heart rate, this patient will probably need a pacemaker. This is a free download ). Is this " high -grade" AV block?

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Teen Topics – The Top 10 Things to Remember About CHD as an Adult

Conquering CHD

Where operations were completed / How to find a copy of all operative reports as available Ideally, your family would already have a copy of all the operative notes from all surgeries, catheter procedures, pacemaker implantations, and electrical studies of the heart. This post was originally published in November 2017.

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ECG Blog #397 — An Unusually Long Cycle?

Ken Grauer, MD

But the reason to be alert to recognizing those rare cases of Mobitz II — is that a pacemaker is usually needed for Mobitz II. Section 2F ( 6 pages = the " short " Answer ) from my ECG-2014 Pocket Brain book provides quick written review of the AV Blocks ( This is a free download ). This is a free download ).

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Resynchronising the Heart in Heart Failure

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

You can download this script as a Hindi translation here. Today’s vlog is on the subject of heart failure and in particular on a special type of pacemaker which can make a significant improvement to the quality of life and length of life in patients with heart failure. The second group were given a biventricular pacemaker.

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Holter Monitors vs. Loop Recorders: A Comparison

Vector Remote

ECG data is gathered and stored on the device for download and review back at the doctor’s office after the monitoring period. Because these monitors only look at a snapshot in time, they’re most often used to determine how well medications or devices like pacemakers are working.

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ECG #413 — A Pre-Op ECG in an ASx Patient

Ken Grauer, MD

The patient may need a pacemaker. CASE F ollow- U p: Providers in today's case recognized the above abnormalities — and promptly referred the patient to a PCI center for cardiac catheterization and potential pacemaker insertion. == L ooking C loser at Today's R hythm: The rhythm in Figure-1 has a number of complexities.

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American College of Cardiology (ACC24) Show Preview: Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All

DAIC

A new feature this year is the Silent Poster Theater, where attendees will be able to listen to poster presentations by downloading the ACC24 app and listening along as they check out the posters, providing great engagement alongside the science presented. There are 11 learning pathways during this year's meeting.