Article
[Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is a rare inherited heart disease].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 2 Aug 2010
Holst Anders Gaarsdal, Tfelt-Hansen Jacob, Olesen Morten S, Theilade Juliane, Winkel Bo G, Christensen Alex H, Bundgaard Henning, Haunsø Stig, Svendsen Jesper Hastrup
Abstract excerpt
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is a rare inherited heart disease, which can lead to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in patients with a structurally normal heart. The age of onset is usually between two and 12 years and the initial symptom is frequently syncope or cardiac arrest. The arrhythmias are usually triggered by exercise or emotional affection. The diagnosis is often made...
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