Case Reports Oral Abstract Session-Case Reports Oral Abstract Session

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The recent medical presentations focused on unique and complex cases highlighting advancements in electrophysiology and cardiology procedures. One case detailed a rare occurrence involving a 69-year-old man with ischemic cardiomyopathy who accidentally self-inflicted a gunshot wound that penetrated his Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). The case outlined the management and surgical extraction complexities due to potential battery leakage and infection risks. Another case presented a novel surgical ablation for inappropriate sinus tachycardia using pulsed-field ablation, emphasizing the need for refined techniques to minimize complications like sinus node dysfunction.<br /><br />Subsequent presentations discussed complications arising from electrophysiological interventions, such as a perforation during a left bundle branch pacing leading to severe mitral regurgitation, and the innovative use of an extravascular ICD lead in a patient with complex heart disease post-tricuspid valve replacement. The session concluded with a focus on multidisciplinary approaches in managing such intricate medical conditions, underscoring the importance of collaboration between specialties like electrophysiology and cardiac surgery. Each presentation illustrated crucial insights through detailed procedural steps, imaging techniques, and post-operative outcomes, suggesting further research and technological development to enhance patient care in complex cardiovascular scenarios.

Keywords

electrophysiology

cardiology

ischemic cardiomyopathy

Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator

surgical extraction

pulsed-field ablation

sinus tachycardia

mitral regurgitation

multidisciplinary approaches

cardiac surgery