Idiopathic Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia
2004
Understanding Idiopathic Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Francis Johnson, K Venugopal, A Khadar, N Sudhayakumar, Gupta Anoop K
Primary Institution: Medical College Calicut, Kerala, India
Conclusion
Idiopathic fascicular ventricular tachycardia is a treatable arrhythmia that can be effectively managed with catheter ablation and medications like verapamil.
Supporting Evidence
- Fascicular tachycardia is usually seen in individuals without structural heart disease.
- Response to verapamil is an important feature of fascicular tachycardia.
- Successful radiofrequency catheter ablation has been reported for this condition.
Takeaway
Some people have a fast heartbeat that isn't caused by heart problems, and doctors can help fix it with special treatments.
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