| 'Frequent' ventricular bigeminy--a reversible cause of dilated cardiomyopathy. How frequent is 'frequent'? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16714145 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An interesting development in the field of heart failure has been the link between frequent premature ventricular contractions and cardiomyopathy. We report a patient whose frequent ventricular bigeminy resulted in left ventricular impairment that resolved after the use of non-contact mapping during radiofrequency ablation. A review of the literature regarding possible mechanisms is discussed. For the practicing clinician, the question of 'frequent' should be taken in context of symptoms and LV function. A single 24-h Holter monitor may not truly reflect the ectopic load. We recommend that if there is associated LV dysfunction and a causal link to frequent PVCs then suppression with radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective treatment strategy. |
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Authors:
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N Shanmugam; T P Chua; D Ward |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2006-03-06 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of heart failure Volume: 8 ISSN: 1388-9842 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Heart Fail. Publication Date: 2006 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-27 Completed Date: 2007-02-21 Revised Date: 2011-06-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100887595 Medline TA: Eur J Heart Fail Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 869-73 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, United Kingdom. nesan_s@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
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etiology*,
pathology,
physiopathology* Electrocardiography Female Humans Middle Aged Time Factors Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / complications*, physiopathology* |
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