…AVRT). The episodes are poorly tolerated and have become refractory to maximally tolerated medical therapy. The multidisciplinary team determines that catheter ablation is indicated. Her…
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…AVRT). The episodes are poorly tolerated and have become refractory to maximally tolerated medical therapy. The multidisciplinary team determines that catheter ablation is indicated. Her…
…warm to the touch and capillary refill is less than 2 seconds. A pulmonary artery catheter is placed to further assess his hemodynamics and guide…
…expected electrophysiological characteristics of his VT circuit and the anticipated clinical outcome compared to a patient with a non-ischemic cardiomyopathy undergoing a similar procedure…
In patients with acute coronary syndromes and recurrent VT, VF, or electrical storm despite complete revascularization and optimal medical therapy, what should be considered?
…lidocaine. Endocardial and epicardial catheter ablation attempts have been unsuccessful. What is the MOST appropriate next step in managing this patient's refractory VT storm…
…prognostic expectations with these patients and their families, which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding their post-procedural life expectancy compared to…
A 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the hospital with acute hypoxic respiratory…
A 64-year-old female, diabetic, and obese patient presents with a sudden onset of shortness of breath and chest pressure while walking. She mentions…
A patient's ECG shows intermittently non-conducted P waves with a fixed PR interval. What type of AV block does this describe, and what…
This 54-year-old patient with Covid-19 (Sars-Cov-2) has a slightly irregular rhythm. What is the rhythm and should you be concerned…
A 64 year old male patient with hypertension. ECG is recorded during his annual health screening. He is asymptomatic during the recording. Heart rate 67…
…The patient experiences palpitations with sudden onset and occassionally the sensation that the heart skips a beat. Clinical examination reveals nothing suspicious and the patient…