Open Heart

AUGUST 25, 2023

Background Consensus guidelines support the use of implanted cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients with either non-ischaemic or ischaemic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤35%. A secondary analysis was performed for LVEF 36%–40%.

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Defibrillator Sudden Cardiac Death Myocardial Infarction Echocardiogram 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Shortly thereafter, a cardiac MRI was significant for probable HOCM based on septal hypertrophy, late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) with mid-wall fibrosis in the basal/mid inferolateral segments, and systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve. Pre-stress echocardiogram revealed a sigmoid septum with septal wall thickness of 1.6

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Cardiomyopathy Sudden Cardiac Death Echocardiogram Bicuspid/Mitral 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

CS has a range of clinical syndromes: impaired conduction, arrhythmias, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. A cardiac monitor revealed intermittent 2-1 AV block and high degree AV block occurring mostly during sleep. An echocardiogram revealed normal biventricular function and morphology. cm in size.

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Sudden Cardiac Death Heart Failure Echocardiogram Pacemaker 40

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

Before the procedure, patients should have an electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) to check the heart’s rhythm and function. We can also use intracardiac echocardiography to guide and facilitate the procedure with real-time visualisation of the cardiac structures being treated.”

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm Blood Clot 105

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Formal echocardiogram showed normal EF, no wall motion abnormalities, no pericardial effusion. 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.

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Chest Pain Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Dysrhythmia 92

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

MARCH 19, 2024

He had his echocardiogram done already and was normal. He said a screening test called cardiac-arrhythmic genome analysis is available in certain European centers. The role of the molecular autopsy in sudden cardiac death in young individuals. I didn’t have calipers to measure the PR accurately though.

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Arrhythmia Sudden Cardiac Death Electrophysiology Cardiomyopathy 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

A formal echocardiogram was completed the next day and again showed a normal ejection fraction without any focal wall motion abnormalities to suggest CAD. 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Heart Rhythm, 15(9): 1394-1401. [7]

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Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia STEMI 52

DAIC

APRIL 4, 2024

Recent research has shown that cardiovascular disease is higher in persons living with HIV compared with individuals without HIV, with an estimated 4-fold higher rate of sudden cardiac death compared with the general population. million lives so far.

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Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease Cardiothoracic Sudden Cardiac Death 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

BackgroundThe Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Left Coronary Sinus (ARCA-LCS) is a rare congenital cardiac condition where the right coronary artery emerges from the left sinus instead of the right coronary sinus of Valsalva. No previous history of hypertension or diabetes.

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Cardiac Arrest Sudden Cardiac Death Electrocardiogram Echocardiogram 45