Publications by authors named "S S Barold"

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  • The terminology for second-degree atrioventricular block has changed over the years, leading to confusion and misinterpretations.
  • It's crucial to stick to standard terminology and correctly use eponyms to prevent mistakes in diagnosis.
  • Clear communication in medical terms helps ensure accurate understanding and treatment of conditions.
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  • - Nonparoxysmal junctional tachycardia with Wenckebach exit block is usually linked to digitalis toxicity.
  • - This report highlights a case where the arrhythmia appeared without the use of digitalis medication.
  • - The patient in this case had underlying structural heart disease, suggesting that other factors may trigger this type of arrhythmia.
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What is Chapman's sign?

J Electrocardiol

December 2024

Chapman's (electrographic) sign is of a notch on the ascending limb of the R wave in leads I, aVL and V6. It has been used in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI) during left bundle branch block (LBBB) and cardiac pacing. A number of studies have yielded divergent results about its diagnostic usefulness.

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