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3 case studies with experts
Case Study 1: Mild Hypertriglyceridemia in a South Asian Patient With Type 2 Diabetes
A 31-year-old South Asian man presents for a coronary heart disease (CHD) risk assessment. He is 5'10", weighs 181 pounds, has a waist circumference of 36", and a blood pressure of 135/85 mm Hg. He has had type 2 diabetes for 3 years. He takes 1000 mg of metformin and 40 mg of atorvastatin once daily. His mother had coronary artery bypass graft surgery with complications at age 53.
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Case of the Month
Title: what should be reminded before ablation of RV VT
A 53 year woman with history of palpitation and one documented episode of arrhythmia which was compatible with VT originating in right ventricle was admitted for electrophysiologic study and ablation.the patient had no episode of syncope and palpitation was the problem of the patient from 4 years ago.
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