Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2969042 | Journal of Electrocardiology | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Restoring and maintaining optimal electrical activation of the cardiac chambers as well as atrioventricular synchrony are important aspects of heart failure management. The 12-lead electrocardiogram remains a simple and cost-effective diagnostic tool that can provide important clues in achieving this goal. We report a case where careful interpretation of the 12-lead electrocardiogram led to the diagnosis of pacemaker syndrome. This recognition led to a therapeutic intervention that resulted in the resolution of the patient's heart failure symptoms. The importance of electrocardiography and atrioventricular synchrony in the management of heart failure will also be discussed.
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Authors
William M. Suh, Catherine Wong, Subramaniam C. Krishnan,