Asymptomatic wide complex tachycardia: a case report
2009
Asymptomatic Wide Complex Tachycardia Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mukerji Siddharth, Aloka Feras, Khasnis Atul
Primary Institution: Michigan State University
Conclusion
Recognizing EKG artifacts is crucial to avoid unnecessary medical interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- EKG artifacts can mimic serious heart conditions like ventricular tachycardia.
- The patient had normal hemodynamic parameters during the event.
- Routine device interrogation post-implantation did not reveal any abnormal events.
- Body movements were noted during the EKG reading, suggesting artifacts.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a heart device and showed a strange heart rhythm that was actually just a mistake in the reading, not a real problem.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's history, examination, and EKG findings.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
54-year-old female with a history of coronary artery disease.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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