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Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia.
Cardiology in review - 1 Jan 2000
Kim Chan W, Aronow Wilbert S, Dutta Tanya, Frenkel Daniel, Frishman William H
Abstract excerpt
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a rare congenital arrhythmogenic disorder induced by physical or emotional stress. It mainly affects children and younger adults and is characterized by rapid polymorphic and bidirectional ventricular tachycardia. Symptoms can include dizziness, palpitations, and presyncope, which may progress to syncope, hypotonia, convulsive movements, and sudden...
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