Serial observation of electrocardiographic responses to corticosteroid therapy in a patient with right ventricular-predominant cardiac sarcoidosis
Predominant or isolated right ventricular involvement in cardiac sarcoidosis is uncommon, but should always be considered in a case of right ventricular hypertrophy combined with ventricular arrhythmia and/or conduction disturbance. Although improvement in right ventricular hypertrophy and atrioventricular conduction disturbance following corticosteroid therapy has been reported, the detailed serial electrocardiographic responses during corticosteroid therapy, as well as temporal changes in the electrocardiographic, biochemical, and morphological responses, have not been reported. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hiroyuki Toh, Shumpei Mori, Marika Keno, Shun Yokota, Yuto Shinkura, Yu Izawa, Yuichi Nagamatsu, Shinsuke Shimoyama, Koji Fukuzawa, Tomofumi Doi, Ken-ichi Hirata Source Type: research
Self-terminating ventricular fibrillation recorded by an implantable loop recorder as a cause of syncope – A case report
We present a case of a 45-year old female with a history of unexplained syncopal episodes despite exhaustive diagnostics. Implantable loop recorder documented an episode of idiopathic, self-terminating VF as a cause of syncope. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paulina Przy życka, Michał Kałowski, Izabela Poddębska, Krzysztof Kaczmarek, Paweł Ptaszyński, Jerzy K. Wranicz, Iwona Cygankiewicz Source Type: research
In memoriam Andrea Nava M.D. (1938 –2018), associate professor of cardiology, University of Padova
Andrea Nava, a humble but brilliant pioneer of clinical cardiac arrhythmology (CA) whose achievements have scarcely been recognized, passed away at the age of 79 on 20 March 2018 after a courageous battle with valvular heart disease, diabetes and cancer. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bortolo Martini, Gianfranco Buja Source Type: research
Serial observation of electrocardiographic responses to corticosteroid therapy in a patient with right ventricular-predominant cardiac sarcoidosis
Predominant or isolated right ventricular involvement in cardiac sarcoidosis is uncommon, but should always be considered in a case of right ventricular hypertrophy combined with ventricular arrhythmia and/or conduction disturbance. Although improvement in right ventricular hypertrophy and atrioventricular conduction disturbance following corticosteroid therapy has been reported, the detailed serial electrocardiographic responses during corticosteroid therapy, as well as temporal changes in the electrocardiographic, biochemical, and morphological responses, have not been reported. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hiroyuki Toh, Shumpei Mori, Marika Keno, Shun Yokota, Yuto Shinkura, Yu Izawa, Yuichi Nagamatsu, Shinsuke Shimoyama, Koji Fukuzawa, Tomofumi Doi, Ken-ichi Hirata Source Type: research
Self-terminating ventricular fibrillation recorded by an implantable loop recorder as a cause of syncope – A case report
We present a case of a 45-year old female with a history of unexplained syncopal episodes despite exhaustive diagnostics. Implantable loop recorder documented an episode of idiopathic, self-terminating VF as a cause of syncope. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paulina Przy życka, Michał Kałowski, Izabela Poddębska, Krzysztof Kaczmarek, Paweł Ptaszyński, Jerzy K. Wranicz, Iwona Cygankiewicz Source Type: research
In memoriam Andrea Nava M.D. (1938 –2018), associate professor of cardiology, University of Padova
Andrea Nava, a humble but brilliant pioneer of clinical cardiac arrhythmology (CA) whose achievements have scarcely been recognized, passed away at the age of 79 on 20 March 2018 after a courageous battle with valvular heart disease, diabetes and cancer. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bortolo Martini, Gianfranco Buja Source Type: research
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For better or worse, a half century of learning electrocardiography and teaching it to medical students, residents, fellows, and clinicians has left me with rational and irrational prejudices. Predominant among the irrational prejudices has been a belief that no single ECG textbook can adequately serve as an introduction to the field and also be a useful reference book to own. To understand the ECG, you have to know some basic facts, but facts and criteria alone do not lead to real understanding of the ECG. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paul Kligfield Tags: Book Review Source Type: research
Electrocardiographic characteristics and mapping approach of ventricular arrhythmias originating from the left ventricular summit
We report a case of a 48-yr-old lady who presented with VT of RBBB configuration, inferior axis and delayed initial activation. During electrophysiological study, local activation in the distal great cardiac vein (GCV) preceded surface QRS by 56 ms whereas mapping in the aortic sinuses and left ventricular outflow tract endocardially revealed late activation. Ablation in the distal GCV with an irrigated catheter successfully terminated the tachycardia. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 4, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bharatraj Banavalikar, Jayaprakash Shenthar Source Type: research
Outcome of all-comers with STEMI based on the grade of ischemia in the presenting ECG
Grade 3 ischemia (G3I) in the 12 ‑lead electrocardiogram (ECG) predicts poor outcome in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The outcome of G3I in “real-life” patient cohorts is unclear. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 4, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kimmo Koivula, Markku Eskola, Juho Viikil ä, Jyrki Lilleberg, Heini Huhtala, Yochai Birnbaum, Kjell Nikus Source Type: research
Correlation of anteroseptal ST elevation with myocardial infarction territories through cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
Anteroseptal ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is traditionally defined on the electrocardiogram (ECG) by ST elevation (STE) in leads V1-V3, with or without involvement of lead V4. It is commonly taught that such infarcts affect the basal anteroseptal myocardial segment. While there are suggestions in the literature that Q waves limited to V1-V4 represent predominantly apical infarction, none have evaluated anteroseptal ST elevation territories. We compared the distribution of the myocardium at risk (MaR) in STEMI patients presenting with STE limited to V1-V4 and those with more extensive STE (V1-V6). (Source: Jou...
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 4, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joseph Allencherril, Yama Fakhri, Henrik Engblom, Einar Heiberg, Marcus Carlsson, Jean-Luc Dubois-Rande, Sigrun Halvorsen, Trygve S. Hall, Alf-Inge Larsen, Svend Eggert Jensen, Hakan Arheden, Dan Atar, Peter Clemmensen, Maria Sejersten Ripa, Yochai Birnba Source Type: research
Electrocardiographic characteristics and mapping approach of ventricular arrhythmias originating from the left ventricular summit
We report a case of a 48-yr-old lady who presented with VT of RBBB configuration, inferior axis and delayed initial activation. During electrophysiological study, local activation in the distal great cardiac vein (GCV) preceded surface QRS by 56 ms whereas mapping in the aortic sinuses and left ventricular outflow tract endocardially revealed late activation. Ablation in the distal GCV with an irrigated catheter successfully terminated the tachycardia. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 4, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bharatraj Banavalikar, Jayaprakash Shenthar Source Type: research
Outcome of all-comers with STEMI based on the grade of ischemia in the presenting ECG
Grade 3 ischemia (G3I) in the 12 ‑lead electrocardiogram (ECG) predicts poor outcome in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The outcome of G3I in “real-life” patient cohorts is unclear. (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 4, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kimmo Koivula, Markku Eskola, Juho Viikil ä, Jyrki Lilleberg, Heini Huhtala, Yochai Birnbaum, Kjell Nikus Source Type: research
Correlation of anteroseptal ST elevation with myocardial infarction territories through cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
Anteroseptal ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is traditionally defined on the electrocardiogram (ECG) by ST elevation (STE) in leads V1-V3, with or without involvement of lead V4. It is commonly taught that such infarcts affect the basal anteroseptal myocardial segment. While there are suggestions in the literature that Q waves limited to V1-V4 represent predominantly apical infarction, none have evaluated anteroseptal ST elevation territories. We compared the distribution of the myocardium at risk (MaR) in STEMI patients presenting with STE limited to V1-V4 and those with more extensive STE (V1-V6). (Source: Jou...
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - April 4, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joseph Allencherril, Yama Fakhri, Henrik Engblom, Einar Heiberg, Marcus Carlsson, Jean-Luc Dubois-Rande, Sigrun Halvorsen, Trygve S. Hall, Alf-Inge Larsen, Svend Eggert Jensen, Hakan Arheden, Dan Atar, Peter Clemmensen, Maria Sejersten Ripa, Yochai Birnba Source Type: research
The evaluation of Tp-e interval after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Dear Editor; (Source: Journal of Electrocardiology)
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - March 29, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zulkif Tanriverdi, Feyzullah Besli, Fatih Gungoren Source Type: research
