Puzzle 2004 2 73, A fainting lady with some extrasystoles - Answer: Difference between revisions
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|mainauthor= '''A.A.M. Wilde''' and '''H. Tan''' | |||
|edition= 2004:2,73 | |||
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[[Image:Puzzle 2004 2 73.jpg|thumb|Figure 1]] | [[Image:Puzzle 2004 2 73.jpg|thumb|Figure 1]] | ||
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Recently, it has been suggested that the arrhythmia | Recently, it has been suggested that the arrhythmia | ||
may be cured by radiofrequency catheter ablation. | may be cured by radiofrequency catheter ablation.<cite>Haissaguerre</cite> | ||
Indeed, the monomorphic appearance of the initiating | Indeed, the monomorphic appearance of the initiating | ||
extrasystoles suggests a localised ventricular origin. | extrasystoles suggests a localised ventricular origin. | ||
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arrhythmia recurrence). Long-term follow-up has to | arrhythmia recurrence). Long-term follow-up has to | ||
be awaited before the patient can be discharged without | be awaited before the patient can be discharged without | ||
an ICD.<cite>Leenhardt</cite> | an ICD.<cite>Leenhardt</cite> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||