This can initiate ventricular arrhythmias like polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PMVT). We describe a case of ventricular pacemaker spikes delivered on the T wave causing PMVT. Case: A 53-year-old ...

Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD Ischemia occurs when the heart does not receive adequate blood supply to function ...

The Accent MRI pacemaker, with the Tendril MRI lead ... or continuous episode duration has been exceeded, or when a high ventricular rate accompanies the AT/AF episode. A suite of features ...

This tool kit includes: The Identity ADx pacemaker family also encompasses the most advanced bradycardia feature set, including the exclusive ventricular AutoCapture™ Pacing Systems, assuring ...

Ofer Meri, M.D.; Michael Ilan, M.D.; Avraham Oren, M.D.; Daniel Fink, M.D.; Maher Deeb, M.D.; Dani Bitran, M.D.; Shuli Silberman, M.D. From a practical viewpoint, the ...

Of the implanted pacemakers, 83% were dual chamber and 17% single chamber ventricular devices. The indications for PPM implantation were high-degree AV block in 55% of the cases and bradycardia in ...

The following is a summary of “Intraoperative Conduction Mapping to Reduce Postoperative Atrioventricular Block in Complex ...

Factors including stress, hormones, anxiety, medication, and physical activity also contribute to what may be considered a ...

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Cardiovascular disease, sometimes abbreviated as CVD, is the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s a catchall term for heart ...

A “skipped” beat, often called an early heartbeat, is due to the contraction of the ventricles while pushing the blood out of ...

This is usually seen on an echocardiogram. With HFrEF, the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is equal to or less than 40%. This means your heart is only pumping 40% or less of the blood it ...