Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
July 2009
We report a case of atrioventricular (AV) block diagnosed 28 years ago compensated by a functional accessory pathway. During follow-up, the accessory pathway conduction properties at rest deteriorated while the refractory properties were unchanged. At 46 years, the patient became symptomatic from bradycardia and a dual-chamber pacemaker was implanted.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe particularities of exercise tests in athletes concern mainly the exertion protocols adapted to their increased physical capacities and the interpretation of ECG tracing which can sometimes be very special at rest and also misleading during exercise. In the great majority of cases, the test used is both cardiac and pulmonary, in order to assess the aerobic capacities, the maximal aerobic power, and the determination of ventilation thresholds (programming and follow-up of training..
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNo study has shown that moderate wine consumption has any adverse effect on cardiovascular risk. Binge drinking induces a risk of thrombosis. The continuation of moderate wine consumption is reasonable and probably beneficial as secondary prevention.
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