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Intravenous epinephrine infusion test in diagnosis of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology - 1 Feb 2012
Marjamaa Annukka, Hiippala Anita, Arrhenius Bianca, Lahtinen Annukka M, Kontula Kimmo, Toivonen Lauri, Happonen Juha-Matti, Swan Heikki
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INTRODUCTION: A test involving intravenous infusion of epinephrine has been proposed as a method alternative to exercise stress test in diagnosis of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). We aimed at estimating the predictive value of intravenous epinephrine administration in CPVT patients with frequent exercise-induced ventricular ectopy. METHODS AND RESULTS: We recruited 81 subjects,...
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