Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias: Part II. Ventricular arrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias

Simon Chakko; Raul Mitrani

doi:10.1177/088506669801300204

Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias: Part II. Ventricular arrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias

Simon Chakko, Raul Mitrani

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Abstract

This review discusses the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias. Recent studies addressing the management of nonsustained ventricular arrhythmias in patients with congestive heart failure and those recovering from myocardial infarction are discussed. Determination of the origin of wide QRS complex tachycardia is usually possible at the bedside and the diagnostic criteria are provided. Therapy to prevent recurrent ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation is difficult and controversial. A widely accepted approach based on electrophysiologic testing and implantable defibrillators appears to be the most effective. Recognition and management of common bradyarrhythmias including the indications for pacemakers are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	68-77
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/088506669801300204
State	Published - 1998

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Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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