Mechanisms of Ventricular arrhythmias: From laboratory to bedside

Most arrhythmia mechanisms described in vitro or in animal models have been demonstrated to occur in humans. A better understanding of the underlying arrhythmia mechanisms and the clinical circumstances in which they occur will help the clinician apply appropriate therapy. Moreover, clinicians can a...

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Published in:ACC current journal review 1995-03, Vol.4 (2), p.11-16
Main Authors: Hessen, Scott E., Michelson, Eric L
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Most arrhythmia mechanisms described in vitro or in animal models have been demonstrated to occur in humans. A better understanding of the underlying arrhythmia mechanisms and the clinical circumstances in which they occur will help the clinician apply appropriate therapy. Moreover, clinicians can anticipate that major advances are just over the horizon in the field of molecular cardiology that will have a profound effect on approaches to ventricular arrhythmia management. Coupled with advances in cardiac electrophysiology including diagnostic modalities, electropharmacology, antiarrhythmic devices and ablation techniques, the road from laboratory to bedside should lead more directly to improved care of patients predisposed to ventricular arrhythmias.
ISSN:1062-1458
DOI:10.1016/1062-1458(95)00013-A