Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart condition affecting about 1 in 500 people and is one of the leading causes of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in people under 35, including among ...

Careful evaluation of the electrocardiographic rhythm strip demonstrates atrial tachycardia with aberrancy and not VT. This is a common misdiagnosis. Note the morphology of the ST segment and T-wave ...

Background A young adult female presented with syncope and periodic weakness. A 12-lead electrocardiogram showed frequent premature ventricular contractions and prolonged QU interval. Repetitive runs ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Multiparametric cardiac MRI in patients presenting with nonsustained ventricular tachycardia and ventricular ...

Cardiac MRI Quantifies Post-TAVR Aortic Regurgitation Ring-like nonischemic left ventricular scarring in patients with idiopathic nonsustained ventricular arrhythmias may be associated with malignant ...

iRhythm (IRTC) Technologies announced that the results of the Extended Ambulatory ECG Monitoring Enhances Identification of Higher-Risk Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias in Patients with Hypertrophic ...

Q: I was feeling lightheaded and having palpitations, went to the ER and was admitted to the ICU. They said I had a run of ventricular tachycardia. What is this? A: The heartbeat is controlled by ...

Model of human heart behind illustrated ECG traces, studio shot Among the study’s findings, patients with CKD have a higher risk of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Chronic kidney disease ...

You are asked to evaluate a 59-year-old man with a 4-year history of myocardial infarction. A stress test in the office demonstrated an area of potential ischemia, and the patient underwent cardiac ...