A list of abbreviations commonly used in cardiology
A list of abbreviations commonly used in cardiology. DFT- Defibrillation threshold testing VT- Ventricular tachycardia VF- Ventricular fibrillation AF- Atrial fibrillation EKG/ECG- Electrocardiogram PVC- Premature Ventricular Contraction PAC- Premature Atrial...
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On the morning of June 7th, 2014, our just turned 2-year-old daughter suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in our home. This came as a complete shock to us, as it occurred with no warning whatsoever. Once stabilized in the ambulance in our driveway, she was transported to...
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In December 2015, I found out I had a small problem on one of my leads in which it had a higher threshold pacing causing it to use more energy to detect my heart. I was given the choice to have the leads extracted sooner or wait until replacement time. Due to my...
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As I sit here on train to Mineola Station I know one thing for sure: I am confident . Confident of the condition I was born with, the limits I posses, and the boundaries I can break. Outside the window to my right passes scrawny trees and packed cities. This sight is...
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If you've recently come across this diagnosis, whether in yourself or a family member, chances are things are looking a little dark right now. And that is 100% ok. I'm here to say that it's not all doom and gloom. In fact, you may find that the future looks pretty...
read moreList of questions for generator change /lead extraction
What kind of anesthesia would be use and why? What antibiotics are going to be use to prevent infection? If I am allergy to certain antibiotics, what alternatives will be used? Is the same incision going to be use? Is the ICD going to be in same spot and pocket? How...
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