Physiologic Pacing

Eric Roselli, MD, and Patrick Vargo, MD, discuss how advances in open, hybrid and endovascular techniques are changing the treatment of aortic arch disease. They explore evolving approaches to aneurysms and dissections, innovations in brain protection and the role of specialized ...  Show more

Milind Desai, MD, and Per Wierup, MD, discuss the evaluation and management of high-risk aortic valve endocarditis, including indications for urgent intervention and timing of surgery. They also review operative approaches to patients with heart failure, uncontrolled infection an ...  Show more

So following on from our Bradycardia episode, we're going to look in detail at cardiac pacing. Setting up emergency pacing in those compromised bradycardia patients can make a significant difference to patient outcomes, and doing so in a timely and slick fashion can be a real cha ...  Show more

Jafar has a history of atrial fibrillation and reports occasional fatigue and palpitations. His resting heart rate is 96 bpm and irregular, and he takes a beta-blocker. During a six-minute walk test, he experiences mild shortness of breath but completes the test without difficult ...  Show more

We've covered tachycardias, both narrow and broad before, but we need to complete the set.  So this time we'll be looking at the slower end of the spectrum, with bradycardias.

Bradycardias can be a physiological state in athletes, but they can also be of significant con ...

Lina presents with a history of chronic heart failure, increased dyspnea and fatigue during daily activities. The physical therapist plans to implement an aerobic exercise program. Which of the following exercise protocols is MOST appropriate for this patient?

A) 70-85% ...