(FIT)-Module 1, Workshop 1: Electrocardiographic/Electrophysiologic Correlation-Tomaselli Workshop 1

Tomaselli Workshop 1

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In Workshop #1, the focus was on electrocardiographic and electrophysiological correlations in basic science. The workshop presented a series of questions and observations relating to different aspects of cardiac electrophysiology. Topics covered included the effects of various drugs on action potentials, the mechanisms of changes in the ECG, and the rate-dependent effects on conduction velocity and action potential duration. <br /><br />The observations and discussions provided insights into different phenomena such as action potential lengthening, transmural gradients of ion currents, ECG changes associated with different conditions, and the relationship between genetic mutations and arrhythmias. The workshop also addressed specific cases, including a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation who experienced ICD shocks, a woman with myotonic dystrophy who underwent exercise stress testing, and a pregnant woman with palpitations and a family history of sudden cardiac death. <br /><br />Overall, the workshop highlighted the complexity of cardiac electrophysiology and the importance of understanding the underlying mechanisms and physiological interactions. It emphasized the need for careful evaluation and tailored management of patients with different cardiac conditions and arrhythmias.

Keywords

electrocardiography

electrophysiology

cardiac action potentials

drug effects on ECG

conduction velocity

action potential duration

transmural ion current gradients

genetic mutations and arrhythmias

dilated cardiomyopathy

atrial fibrillation