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

New Innovations to Address Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Published:

23 July 2024

Citation:

US Cardiology Review 2024;18:e09.

Sex and Gender Differences in Ventricular Arrhythmias

Published:

19 September 2023

Citation:

US Cardiology Review 2023;17:e12.

The Role of Subcutaneous ICDs in the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death

Published:

21 October 2021

Citation:

US Cardiology Review 2021;15:e19.

Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia

Citation:

US Cardiology Review 2018;12(1):51–6.