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

Second-degree Atrioventricular Block: Conceptions and Misconceptions

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2018;7(2):77–8.

Choice of Ventricular Pacing Site: the End of Non-physiological, Apical Ventricular Pacing?

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2017;6(4):159–60.

Non-invasive Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2018;7(1):8–10.

Limitations in Mapping Ventricular Tachycardia

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2017;6(3):118–24