DAIC

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Smidt Heart Institute recently received CAROL Act funding to study the connection between ventricular arrhythmias—abnormal heartbeats that start in the heart’s two lower chambers—and an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death in patients with mitral valve disease.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Single- versus dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in the united states” J Am Heart Assoc. Eur Heart J. EP Europace, Volume 25, Issue 5, May 2023, euad061. Margolis G, et al. 2023;12:e029126. O'Connor M, et al. January CT, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

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. Heart Rhythm, 13(7): 1515-1520. [2]: Heart Rhythm, 4(2), 198-199. [6]

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis and Risk Stratification Hello friends, this is the modified version of my talk at Indian Heart Rhythm Society Conference, New Delhi, 2023, on Brugada Syndrome. Brugada syndrome is thought to account for about one fourth of sudden cardiac deaths in individuals with structurally normal heart.

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

HCM is the most common genetic heart disease worldwide and is estimated to affect 1 in 500 people. It causes the heart muscle to become stiff and thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood properly and increasing the risk of sudden cardiac death.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

The limb lead abnormalities appear to be part of the Brugada pattern, as described in this article: Inferior and Lateral Electrocardiographic RepolarizationAbnormalities in Brugada Syndrome Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias.

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DAIC

MAY 9, 2024

New HCM Guidelines Updated recommendations in the guideline reflect recent evidence about HCM treatment and management including new forms of pharmacologic management; participation in vigorous recreational activities and competitive sports; and risk stratification for sudden cardiac death (SCD) with an emphasis on pediatric patients.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

MARCH 19, 2024

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. Ref: Isbister, J.C., Semsarian, C. Nat Rev Cardiol 21 , 215–216 (2024).

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Heart Rhythm 2016 Feb; 13(2):527-35. Half the RR rule of thumb, as mentioned above, is linear: One study showed poor sensitivity and specificity of the rule if the heart rate was below 60, but that it was 100% sensitive (but only about 50% specific) with heart rates above 60. Patel PJ et al.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Fever not only unmasks a Brugada-type electrocardiogram (ECG) but also increases the risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation (VF) or sudden cardiac death. Heart Rhythm 2016. Heart Rhythm 2018. The prognostic significance of fever-induced Brugada syndrome.

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