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Undifferentiated Palpitations — Viva Defence
Structured DCE viva for the patient presenting with undifferentiated palpitations: the model presentation of the focused history and the cardiovascular examination, the four-descriptor classification (regular fast, irregular, missed beat, pounding), the mandatory 12-lead ECG interpretation (AF, SVT, VT, long QT, WPW, Brugada), the tiered ambulatory monitoring strategy, the high-risk features, the modified Valsalva manoeuvre (REVERT), the adenosine dosing and contraindications, the catheter ablation, the AF management with the anticoagulation, and the classic exam traps.
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Structured DCE viva for the patient presenting with undifferentiated palpitations: the model presentation of the focused history and the cardiovascular examination, the four-descriptor classification (regular fast, irregular, missed beat, pounding), the mandatory 12-lead ECG interpretation (AF, SVT, VT, long QT, WPW, Brugada), the tiered ambulatory monitoring strategy, the high-risk features, the modified Valsalva manoeuvre (REVERT), the adenosine dosing and contraindications, the catheter ablation, the AF management with the anticoagulation, and the classic exam traps.
Undifferentiated Palpitations — Viva
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