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Clinical Algorithms and Useful Articles
Diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: an update
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators in patients who are reaching the end of life
Cardiac resynchronisation in congenital heart disease
Invasive electrophysiology in paediatric and congenital heart disease
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: management, risk stratification, and prevention of sudden death
How to perform a transseptal puncture
Troubleshooting implantable cardioverter-defibrillator related problems
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators for arrhythmias
Managing palpitations and arrhythmias during pregnancy
Permanent pacemaker implantation technique: part I
Permanent pacemaker implantation technique: part II
Prediction and prevention of sudden cardiac death in heart failure
Diagnosis and treatment of syncope
Treating patients with ventricular ectopic beats
ICD Deactivation Leaflet-Arrhythmia Alliance
Deactivating ICD’s in terminally ill patients
Links to other useful articles:
Brugada Syndrome Consensus Document
Evidence Base for Pacemaker Mode Selection
Diagnostic Criteria for LQTS, scoring systems
Management of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
ALERTS
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Click here to view the HRUK Position Statement on Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation |
Following the recent announcements by MHRA and St Jude Medical regarding Riata and Riata ST ICD leads, see attached recommended management plan for patients with these leads. HRUK are still working closely with St Jude Medical and MHRA to monitor the situation and will update you whenever possible. Please contact HRUK with any clinical queries relating to management or St Jude Medical for details of serial numbers/leads that may relate to your patients. We shall also be most grateful for any information that you may have regarding your experience with these leads. |
Click here to view: HRUK competency standards for EP and ablation - February 2011 AND HRUK Standards for Implantation and Follow-up of Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices - September 2010 |