For high-risk patients with successful reperfusion therapy and an uncomplicated clinical course, how long should they be kept in the CCU/ICCU before being…

…asymptomatic man undergoes risk stratification for an incidentally discovered Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) pattern on electrocardiogram. An electrophysiological study identifies a 'low-risk' accessory pathway…

…clinical researcher is reviewing a newly published risk calculator for sudden cardiac death (SCD) to determine its suitability for identifying patients who may benefit from…

A 32-year-old woman presents to the cardiology clinic for preconception counseling. Three years ago, she was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy following the birth…

…male executive is evaluated for atypical chest pain. His initial workup, including ECG and troponin levels, are negative. However, given his risk factors and ongoing…

For an athlete with ventricular pre-excitation (WPW), when should an electrophysiological (EP) study for risk assessment be considered?

A 72-year-old man is scheduled to undergo left-sided valve surgery for severe mitral regurgitation. Preoperative echocardiography reveals mild-to-moderate secondary tricuspid…

…62-year-old male with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) and a history of ventricular tachycardia (VT) s/p ICD implantation presents for evaluation of recurrent VT…

…They immediately perform a 12-lead ECG. As they prepare for transport, the patient suddenly loses consciousness and goes into cardiac arrest with a shockable…

What is the risk associated with rapid and/or sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT), particularly in the setting of left ventricular dysfunction?

An 88-year old diabetes patient is in the ER due to chest discomfort and dyspnea. His cardiovascular risk profile, duration of diabetes, sex, age…