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'''Characteristics of CPVT:''' | '''Characteristics of CPVT:''' | ||
* | *The mean onset of arrhythmias is 7-9 years | ||
*Absence of structural cardiac abnormalities | |||
*Normal resting ECG | |||
*Syncope during physical activity or emotional stress | |||
'''Diagnosis''' | '''Diagnosis''' | ||
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Treatment consist of:<cite>ACC2006</cite> | Treatment consist of:<cite>ACC2006</cite> | ||
* Beta-blockers | * Beta-blockers | ||
* [[w:nl:Internal_Cardiac_Defibrillator|ICD]] implantation combined with beta-blockers in CPVT patients who survived a cardiac arrest. | * [[w:nl:Internal_Cardiac_Defibrillator|ICD]] implantation combined with beta-blockers in CPVT patients who survived a cardiac arrest.<cite>sumitomo</cite> | ||
* Avoid competitive and other strenuous exercise | * Avoid competitive and other strenuous exercise | ||
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<biblio> | <biblio> | ||
#ACC2006 pmid=16935995 | #ACC2006 pmid=16935995 | ||
#sumitomo pmid=12482795 | |||
</biblio> | </biblio> | ||