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Non-sustained Ventricular Tachycardia and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: When to Consider it as a Risk Factor for Sudden Death and Total Mortality?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an important cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly in young patients., The implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in high-risk patients is a pivotal aspect of HCM treatment. However, there are currently no randomized clinical trials to guide the selection of patients who are candidates for ICD implantation. Recommendations are based on retrospective cohorts that have identified the relationship between clinical characteristics and prognosis. Risk factors for SCD include history of syncope or ventricular tachyarrhythmia, [...]

Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia

DOI: 10.36660/abc.20250233i

Authors: Lucas Simonetto Faganello, Mauricio Pimentel

Institution: Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

Language: English

Topic: Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411369747

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