Ventricular Arrhythmias

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Ventricular arrhythmia encompasses a wide spectrum of abnormal cardiac rhythms, from single premature ventricular complexes to sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT), polymorphic VT and ventricular fibrillation. Sustained ventricular arrhythmias are the most common cause of sudden cardiac death.

People with VT and structural heart disease are often managed with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. Pharmacological therapy for VT has limited efficacy and is associated with a high incidence of adverse effects. Radiofrequency catheter ablation is useful for controlling recurrent episodes of monomorphic VT; however, research is needed to define the role of catheter ablation in the treatment of other ventricular arrhythmias.

Articles

Important Publications on Electrophysiology in 2021

Published:

05 April 2022

Citation:

Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2022;11:e01.

SVT Discrimination Using CV Implantable Electronic Devices

Published:

15 December 2021

Citation:

Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2021;10(4):235–40.

CVD in Female Athletes

Published:

02 December 2021

Citation:

European Cardiology Review 2021;16:e47.

ECGI Mapping of Ventricular Tachycardia

Published:

27 October 2021

Citation:

Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2021;10(3):211–7.