Sinus tachycardia
View article: Incidence and Risk Factors of Orthostatic Hypotension and Postural Tachycardia Following Sedated Colonoscopy: A Prospective Observational Study
Incidence and Risk Factors of Orthostatic Hypotension and Postural Tachycardia Following Sedated Colonoscopy: A Prospective Observational Study Open
Background/Objectives: Colonoscopy, a common outpatient procedure requiring bowel preparation, can lead to dehydration and electrolyte disturbances. Sedation, while improving patient comfort, may exacerbate these effects and contribute to …
View article: When Dyspnea Is More Than Pneumonia: Interwoven Mechanisms Of Autoimmune Multiorgan Disease In An Adolescent—A Case Report
When Dyspnea Is More Than Pneumonia: Interwoven Mechanisms Of Autoimmune Multiorgan Disease In An Adolescent—A Case Report Open
Dyspnea in adolescents is often underestimated as a simple respiratory infection, yet it may represent the fairst sign of complex autoimmune multiorgan disease. This report highlights the autoimmune mechanisms underlying dyspnea to promote…
View article: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is the most frequent cardiovascular autonomic disorder following COVID-19 infection or vaccination
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is the most frequent cardiovascular autonomic disorder following COVID-19 infection or vaccination Open
Background Cardiovascular autonomic disorders (CAD) were described following COVID-19 infection and vaccination, but previous reports were limited in size and follow-up. Here, we aimed to investigate the type and frequency of newly diagnos…
View article: Asymptomatic AVRT in a patient with Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome and Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Case Report
Asymptomatic AVRT in a patient with Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome and Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Case Report Open
Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disorder of the central nervous system characterized by demyelination, leading to various neurological deficits, including sensory disturbances and autonomic dysfunction. These disru…
View article: Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcomes of Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair in Pediatric Patients
Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcomes of Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair in Pediatric Patients Open
Background: Postoperative junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) is a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia that may occur after congenital heart surgery, especially following tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair. It can cause hemodynamic inst…
View article: Dilated Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Toxicity from Anthracycline Chemotherapy in a Patient with a History of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Case Report
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Toxicity from Anthracycline Chemotherapy in a Patient with a History of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Case Report Open
Dilated cardiomyopathy is defined by presence of left ventricular or biventricular dilation and left systolic dysfunction in absence of hypertension, coronary disease, or valvular disease that would justify it. Its causes can be divided in…
View article: ECG CHANGES IN PATIENTS PRESENTING TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH ELECTROCUTION INJURIES
ECG CHANGES IN PATIENTS PRESENTING TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH ELECTROCUTION INJURIES Open
Background: Electrocution injuries often lead to a spectrum of cardiovascular disturbances, ranging from transient arrhythmias to fatal cardiac arrest. Despite their clinical significance, the frequency and pattern of electrocardiographic …
View article: Mitral Valve Prolapse and Long QT Interval: The Missing Link Explaining Sudden Cardiac Death in These Patients?
Mitral Valve Prolapse and Long QT Interval: The Missing Link Explaining Sudden Cardiac Death in These Patients? Open
Introduction: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is associated with ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF) and sudden cardiac death (SCD). It is considered that SCD requires a substrate, a trigger, and a modifying risk factor…
View article: Dilated Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Toxicity from Anthracycline Chemotherapy in a Patient with a History of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Case Report
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Toxicity from Anthracycline Chemotherapy in a Patient with a History of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Case Report Open
Dilated cardiomyopathy is defined by presence of left ventricular or biventricular dilation and left systolic dysfunction in absence of hypertension, coronary disease, or valvular disease that would justify it. Its causes can be divided in…
View article: Why is the pacemaker pacing when the patient’s own heart rate is 180/min?
Why is the pacemaker pacing when the patient’s own heart rate is 180/min? Open
Background Pacemaker malfunction is a rare occurrence in modern times. However, programming features in a pacemaker can give the impression of pacemaker malfunction. Even though there may not be a device malfunction that would require repl…
View article: Right Ventricular Lead Dislodgement Causing Inappropriate ICD Shocks and Cardiac Arrest
Right Ventricular Lead Dislodgement Causing Inappropriate ICD Shocks and Cardiac Arrest Open
Background: Ventricular tachyarrhythmias precipitate sudden cardiac death (SCD) which can be averted by implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD). The growing number of ICD implantations also increases prevalence of complications inclu…
View article: A study of the clinical profile of yellow oleander poisoning with special reference to electrocardiographic and biochemical abnormalities and outcome at GMKMCH, Salem
A study of the clinical profile of yellow oleander poisoning with special reference to electrocardiographic and biochemical abnormalities and outcome at GMKMCH, Salem Open
Background: Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) seed ingestion can cause cardiac toxicity akin to digoxin overdose, which mainly manifests as bradyarrhythmia. Treatment generally includes intravenous atropine, isoprenaline, and temporary …
View article: Prevalence of Myocarditis in Adults with Prior COVID-19 Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence of Myocarditis in Adults with Prior COVID-19 Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: COVID-19 has been linked to a wide spectrum of cardiovascular complications, with myocarditis drawing particular attention. Although vaccination is known to lessen the severity of illness, uncertainty remains about the persiste…
View article: Double trouble: Hybrid management of inappropriate sinus tachycardia and sinus bradycardia in the era of cardioneuromodulation
Double trouble: Hybrid management of inappropriate sinus tachycardia and sinus bradycardia in the era of cardioneuromodulation Open
View article: Prevalence and pattern of thyrocardiac disease among patients with hyperthyroidism in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence and pattern of thyrocardiac disease among patients with hyperthyroidism in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Thyrocardiac disease encompasses the spectrum of cardiovascular abnormalities that arise as complications of hyperthyroidism. Despite being clinically significant and potentially life-threatening, its burden in Ethiopia remains …
View article: Long-Term Electrocardiographic Changes in Healthcare Workers Following Mild to Moderate Cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Longitudinal Observational Study
Long-Term Electrocardiographic Changes in Healthcare Workers Following Mild to Moderate Cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Longitudinal Observational Study Open
Background: The cardiovascular effects of SARS-CoV-2, including autonomic dysregulation, are becoming increasingly recognized, even following mild infections. However, long-term electrocardiographic (ECG) changes remain poorly characterize…
View article: Cardiovascular Sequelae of Long COVID: A Systematic Review of Clinical Manifestations, Biomarkers, and Management Strategies
Cardiovascular Sequelae of Long COVID: A Systematic Review of Clinical Manifestations, Biomarkers, and Management Strategies Open
Background: Long COVID, or post–COVID-19 condition, refers to persisting or new symptoms after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, often beyond 3 months. Cardiovascular sequelae are an important subset of long COVID, ranging from mild symptoms to…
View article: New Perspectives of Underlying Cardiomyopathy in Pediatric SMA Patients—An Age Matched Control Study
New Perspectives of Underlying Cardiomyopathy in Pediatric SMA Patients—An Age Matched Control Study Open
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder primarily affecting motor neurons. Emerging evidence suggests it also involves multiple organs, including potential cardiac manifestations. This study aimed to evaluate card…
View article: Acute respiratory distress and hemoptysis: a case report of drug-induced lung injury aka “crack lung”
Acute respiratory distress and hemoptysis: a case report of drug-induced lung injury aka “crack lung” Open
This case highlights the importance of recognizing drug-induced lung injury in patients presenting with acute respiratory distress and hemoptysis. As the use of inhaled drugs such as cocaine continues to rise in Germany, awareness of condi…
View article: Sinus Tachycardia Resulting in Phase 4 Atrioventricular Block
Sinus Tachycardia Resulting in Phase 4 Atrioventricular Block Open
Paroxysmal phase 4 block is a type of atrioventricular block that occurs in patients with a diseased His-Purkinje system. It is usually triggered by a premature ventricular contraction or premature atrial contraction or slowing of a sinus …
View article: "What is causing this Sinus Tachycardia?"
"What is causing this Sinus Tachycardia?" Open
View article: Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Young Women with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Young Women with Diabetic Ketoacidosis Open
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the primary acute metabolic complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), specifically type 2 DM. Individuals with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have a twice-higher incidence compared to non-diabetic individuals. I…
View article: A Case of Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis: Navigating the Risks of the Gold Standard Treatment
A Case of Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis: Navigating the Risks of the Gold Standard Treatment Open
Aims: We present a case of a 36-year-old patient on clozapine who was an inpatient in a mental health rehabilitation service diagnosed with Schizophrenia. During clozapine titration, the patient complained of chest pain and elevated temper…
View article: Pulsed-field ablation of the sinus node for treatment of drug-refractory inappropriate sinus tachycardia
Pulsed-field ablation of the sinus node for treatment of drug-refractory inappropriate sinus tachycardia Open
View article: Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Etripamil for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Etripamil for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Background: Patients with arrhythmias, particularly paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), face an increased risk of cardiac complications. Currently, non-parenteral medications for rapid PSVT cessation are lacking. Etripamil, a n…
View article: A case report of radiofrequency ablation of fascicular ventricular tachycardia after viral myocarditis
A case report of radiofrequency ablation of fascicular ventricular tachycardia after viral myocarditis Open
Rationale: Viral myocarditis is more common in clinical practice with arrhythmia, but it is rare to have idiopathic ventricular tachycardia. Literature review shows that there are no reports on the treatment of idiopathic ventricular tachy…
View article: Hybrid sinus node sparing ablation for complex inappropriate sinus tachycardia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: initial experience in Central Europe
Hybrid sinus node sparing ablation for complex inappropriate sinus tachycardia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: initial experience in Central Europe Open
View article: Prevalence and co-incidence of symptomatic idiopathic sinus tachycardias and symptomatic vagally mediated bradyarrhythmias before and after cardioneuroablation
Prevalence and co-incidence of symptomatic idiopathic sinus tachycardias and symptomatic vagally mediated bradyarrhythmias before and after cardioneuroablation Open
Introduction Sinus tachycardias (ST) may be associated with symptomatic, functional, vagally mediated bradyarrhythmis referred for cardioneuroablation (CNA). Moreover, the incidence of de novo pathological ST (defined as ST within the firs…
View article: Narrowed Right Bundle Branch Block Pattern in Tachycardia
Narrowed Right Bundle Branch Block Pattern in Tachycardia Open
A 66‐year‐old man with 5‐year intermittent palpitation underwent an electrophysiologic (EP) study. Electrocardiograms (ECGs) on admission showed sinus rhythm with right bundle branch block (RBBB). During palpitation, regular tachycardia wi…
View article: 24 h Holter Monitoring and 14-Day Intermittent Patient-Activated Heart Rhythm Recording to Detect Arrhythmias in Symptomatic Patients After Severe COVID-19—A Prospective Observation
24 h Holter Monitoring and 14-Day Intermittent Patient-Activated Heart Rhythm Recording to Detect Arrhythmias in Symptomatic Patients After Severe COVID-19—A Prospective Observation Open
Background/Objectives: COVID-19 is associated with various arrhythmias that continue into a post-COVID period and become a concern for patients and healthcare a long time after the infection. This study aimed to assess the incidence of arr…