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The use of various approaches in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias

Authors: Avanesyan G.A., Filatov A.G., Temirbulatov I.A.

Company: Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation

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Type:  Reviews


DOI: https://doi.org/10.24022/1997-3187-2024-18-2-164-175

For citation: Avanesyan G.A., Filatov A.G., Temirbulatov I.A. The use of various approaches in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Creative Cardiology. 2024; 18 (2): 164–175 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.24022/1997-3187-2024-18-2-164-175

Received / Accepted:  25.01.2024 / 29.03.2024

Keywords: ventricular arrhythmias radiofrequency ablation non-fluoroscopic mapping



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Abstract

Ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VT) are the most difficult problem in arrhythmology due to the fact that they are associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). In 85% of cases, the development of SCD is due to ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The vast majority (up to 80%) of ventricular arrhythmias occur in patients with atherosclerotic lesions of the coronary arteries, while more than half of VT occur in patients who have had myocardial infarction. In addition, ventricular arrhythmias are difficult to surgical and/or interventional treatment, which in turn encourages most scientists to look for ways to increase the effectiveness of treatment in this group of patients. The main purpose of this review is to describe various approaches in the interventional treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.

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About Authors

  • Grayr A. Avanesyan, Cardiovascular Surgeon; ORCID
  • Andrey G. Filatov, Dr. Med. Sci., Head of Department; ORCID
  • Ibragim A. Temirbulatov, Cardiovascular Surgeon; ORCID

Chief Editor

Leo A. Bockeria, MD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Academician of Russian Academy of Sciences, President of Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery


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