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Risk stratification for ventricular arrhythmias in ischaemic cardiomyopathy: the value of non-invasive imaging.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20338987     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The introduction of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has had a major impact on survival and treatment of patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy. However, only a third of patients receive appropriate ICD discharges during the first 3 years of follow-up, hence creating opportunities for improvement in patient care as well as for health care costs containment. Therefore, refinement of ICD implantation criteria is needed. Evaluation of pathophysiological substrates related to electrical instability with imaging modalities such as nuclear imaging, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and echocardiography might yield important prognostic information. This review discusses the currently available literature regarding the value of these imaging modalities for prediction of ventricular arrhythmias in patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy.
Authors:
Stefan de Haan; Paul Knaapen; Aernout M Beek; Carel C de Cock; Adriaan A Lammertsma; Albert C van Rossum; Cornelis P Allaart
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1532-2092     ISO Abbreviation:  Europace     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-26     Completed Date:  2010-06-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100883649     Medline TA:  Europace     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  468-74     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, and Institute for Cardiovascular Research (ICaR-VU), VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands. s.dehaan@vumc.nl
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis*,  epidemiology*
Defibrillators, Implantable
Humans
Myocardial Ischemia / diagnosis*,  epidemiology*
Risk Factors
Tachycardia, Ventricular / diagnosis*,  epidemiology*,  therapy

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