CARDIAC SURGERY

Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances

Jul 5, 2016 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances

Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances Intraventricular conduction disturbances are the result of abnormal activation of the ventricles. Normal ventricular activation requires the synchronized participation of the distal components of the atrioventricular (A-V)…

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Atrioventricular Conduction

Jul 5, 2016 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Atrioventricular Conduction

Atrioventricular Conduction The usefulness of intracardiac recording and stimulation techniques in humans was first realized during its application to patients with disorders of atrioventricular (A-V) conduction. Electrophysiologic study allowed confirmation…

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Electrophysiologic Investigation: General Concepts

Jul 5, 2016 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Electrophysiologic Investigation: General Concepts

Electrophysiologic Investigation: General Concepts The electrophysiologic study should consist of a systematic analysis of dysrhythmias by recording and measuring a variety of electrophysiologic events with the patient in the basal…

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Sinus Node Function

Jul 5, 2016 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Sinus Node Function

Sinus Node Function Disorders of sinus node function are an important cause of cardiac syncope. Approximately 50% of permanent pacemakers implanted at our own and other institutions are for the…

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Electrophysiologic Investigation: Technical Aspects

Jul 5, 2016 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Electrophysiologic Investigation: Technical Aspects

Electrophysiologic Investigation: Technical Aspects Personnel The most important aspects for the performance of safe and valuable electrophysiologic studies are the presence and participation of dedicated personnel. The minimum personnel requirements…

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