You Won't Find it in the Guidelines! Ask the Master-Case Presentation (Presenter: Raul D. Mitrani, MD, FHRS, CCDS)

Case Presentation (Presenter: Raul D. Mitrani, MD, FHRS, CCDS)

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In this video transcript, a case of a 40-year-old professional baseball coach with cardiomyopathy is presented. The patient was initially found to have an incessant narrow complex tachycardia, which led to the diagnosis of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy. The patient had a prior ablation which resulted in a right bundle branch block. The optimal treatment for this patient is discussed, including pharmacologic control of the arrhythmia, repeat ablation, or placement of a device. The type of device to be used, such as a physiologic device like CRT or His bundle pacing, is also discussed. The need for an ICD is also considered. The case highlights the challenges in managing patients with tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy and the need for individualized treatment plans based on the patient's specific circumstances.

Meta Tag

Lecture ID 3925

Location Room 151

Presenter Raul D. Mitrani, MD, FHRS, CCDS

Role Invited Speaker

Session Date and Time May 09, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session Number S-011

Keywords

cardiomyopathy

tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy

ablation

device placement

CRT

individualized treatment plans