Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 14 Nov, 2008
Electrophysiology (EP) catheters are shown in righ anterior oblique view. The surface ECG electrodes are marked with yellow arrows. The decapolar catheter is situated in the coronary sinus and has been introduced from above using a jugular vein puncture. The quaripolar catheter placed anteriorly and pointed downwards is in the right ventricle. Another quadripolar catheter is placed [...]
Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 14 Nov, 2008
Electrophysiology (EP) catheters are shown in left anterior oblique view. The surface ECG electrodes are marked with yellow arrows. The decapolar catheter is situated in the coronary sinus and has been introduced from above using a jugular vein puncture. The electrodes are numbered from 1 – 10 in a distal to proximal fashion so that the [...]
Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 23 Oct, 2008
Thejus et al has written an editorial on catheter ablation for prevention of recurrent ventriular fibrillation in the current issue of Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal (Thejus J et al. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2008; 8:238-241]. The current recommendation for treatment of recurrent ventricular fibrillation is the implantation of an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator). ICDs are [...]
Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 30 Sep, 2008
1. Eisenmenger complex is pulmonary hypertension with right to left shunt in: A. Atrial septal defect B. Ventricular septal defect C. Patent ductus arteriosus D. Tetralogy of Fallot Answer: B. Ventricular septal defect Eisenmenger complex is the specific term for pulmonary hypertension and reversal of shunt in ventricular septal defect. The term Eisenmenger syndrome covers [...]
