(FIT)-Module 2 Workshop 2: Entrainment and SVT Maneuvers-Miller Case 3 Answer

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The transcript discusses a complex cardiac rhythm issue involving atrial tachycardia and its relation to a maze procedure, which causes disrupted atrial conduction. The focus is on identifying whether the arrhythmia is focal or re-entrant. Through pacing and examining cycle lengths, it becomes evident that a re-entrant diastolic corridor is present. This means overdrive pacing causes an unexpected pause in rhythm, a key indicator of this condition. The corridor indicates important conduction paths, though it might not be ideal for ablation. Correctly identifying this helps tailor procedural strategies and avoid misinterpretations during rhythm management.

Keywords

atrial tachycardia

maze procedure

re-entrant arrhythmia

diastolic corridor

overdrive pacing