OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study is risk stratification of patients with arrhythmic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). BACKGROUND: There is a need to identify those who need an automatic implantable defibrillator (ICD) to prevent sudden death. METHODS: This is an analysis of 88 patients with ARVC from three centers who were not treated with an ICD. RESULTS: Risk factors for subsequent arrhythmic deaths were pre-enrollment sustained or nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) and decreased left ventricular function. CONCLUSION: These factors serve as proposed guidelines for implantation of an ICD in patients with ARVC to prevent sudden death.
Risk Stratification in Arrhythmic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Without Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
SINAGRA, GIANFRANCO;MESTRONI, LUISA;
2016-01-01
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study is risk stratification of patients with arrhythmic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). BACKGROUND: There is a need to identify those who need an automatic implantable defibrillator (ICD) to prevent sudden death. METHODS: This is an analysis of 88 patients with ARVC from three centers who were not treated with an ICD. RESULTS: Risk factors for subsequent arrhythmic deaths were pre-enrollment sustained or nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) and decreased left ventricular function. CONCLUSION: These factors serve as proposed guidelines for implantation of an ICD in patients with ARVC to prevent sudden death.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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