Session I: Basic Science and Fundamentals of Electrophysiology-6153-Workshop #1: Electrocardiographic/Electrophysiologic Correlations

Workshop #1: Electrocardiographic/Electrophysiologic Correlations

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Video Summary

The video discussed various cases of cardiac conditions and their underlying mechanisms. One case involved acquired Long QT syndrome caused by medication use and hypokalemia. The presenter emphasized that genetic testing is not needed in the absence of a family history or persistent prolonged QT interval off drugs. The video also discussed Brugada syndrome, highlighting that genetic testing may not always identify the responsible mutation and that incomplete penetrance is common. Another condition discussed was Timothy syndrome, caused by mutations in the CACNA1C gene, which leads to prolonged QT interval and various symptoms. Overall, the workshop stressed the importance of understanding the mechanisms of cardiac conditions and their management through electrocardiographic and electrophysiologic correlations.

Keywords

cardiac conditions

underlying mechanisms

acquired Long QT syndrome

medication use

hypokalemia

genetic testing

prolonged QT interval

Brugada syndrome

responsible mutation

incomplete penetrance

Timothy syndrome

CACNA1C gene