Left cardiac sympathetic denervation for catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

Authors :: Wilde, Arthur A.M.
Bhuiyan, Zahurul A.
Crotti, Lia
Facchini, Mario
De Ferrari, Gaetano M.
Paul, Thomas
Ferrandi, Chiara
Koolbergen, Dave R.
Odero, Attilio
Schwartz, Peter J.
Source :: The New England Journal of Medicine. May 8, 2008, Vol. 358 Issue 19, p2024, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is a potentially lethal disease affecting young people. The different types of treatment for it and efficacy of treatment is discussed.

Subjects :: Denervation -- Health aspects
Ventricular tachycardia -- Case studies
Ventricular tachycardia -- Genetic aspects
Ventricular tachycardia -- Care and treatment

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