Life-threatening arrhythmias Ventricular Arrhythmias
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Cases: This population will consist of consecutive NICM patients with previous documentation of ventricular arrhythmias (sustained monomorphic VT, polymorphic VT or ventricular fibrillation) scheduled for epicardial or endocardial electrophysiological study with or without ventricular tachycardia ablation. Controls: This group will consist of consecutive patients without structural heart disease referred for mapping and ablation of idiopathic Premature Ventricular Contractions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: All subjects: Age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Electroanatomical mapping data: ARI and APDR values (derived from unipolar signals) from predefined sites Inducibility and type of VA during electrophysiology study Inducibility and type of VA during ARI/APDR pacing protocol Occurrence and type of spontaneous VA during 24 month follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mortality (all cause, cardiac, arrhythmic) | — |
Countries
Netherlands