ECG / Electrophysiology
Management of neurocardiogenic syncope: Syncope is a self limited loss of consciousness and postural tone. Neurally mediated syncope contributes just 24% of total syncope. Hallmark of neurocardiogenic syncope
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ECG / Electrophysiology
Markers which favor ICD implantation in those with LV dysfunction: QRS / QT prolongation & elevated BNP - good markers of SCD in persons with LV dysfunction
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ECG / Electrophysiology
L isomer is mainly beta blocker while D isomer has mainly Class III effect. If D-sotalol is being used, a beta blocker may to be added for better
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ECG / Electrophysiology
ICD Follow Up Goals: Assess system integrity, proper programming for better battery life.
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ECG / Electrophysiology
Criticism of MADIT Trial: Beta blocker use was more in the ICD arm than conventional therapy arm, which could have contributed to better results in the ICD.
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ECG / Electrophysiology
Potential problem of using amiodarone in ICD recipients: may raise defibrillation threshold, may slow down VT below the detection rate.
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ECG / Electrophysiology
Strategies for prevention of SCD at community level
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