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==Brugada syndrome== | |||
* The [[Brugada syndrome]] manifests as ST elevation with a [[right bundle branch pattern]] in the right precordial leads. Is treated with implantation of an [[AICD]]. | |||
==STEMI and Arrhythmias== | ==STEMI and Arrhythmias== | ||
Revision as of 17:45, 31 October 2011
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Cardiology Overview |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Brugada syndrome
- The Brugada syndrome manifests as ST elevation with a right bundle branch pattern in the right precordial leads. Is treated with implantation of an AICD.
STEMI and Arrhythmias
Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
- Should not be implanted within 40 days of STEMI
- A patient should wear a defibrillator vest while awaiting AICD implantation
- Amiodarone improves CV survival but not all cause survival in patients with an LVEF of <40%
Atrial Fibrillation
Rate Control vs Rhythm Control
- Rhythm control offers no benefit over rate control in survival
- Rate control is very important in preventing the tachycardia cardiomyopathy syndrome