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Pulseless ventricular tachycardia echocardiography and ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no specific echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with pulseless ventricular tachycardia. However, echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the evaluation of underlying etiologies in patients as well as complications due to the arrhythmia.
Echocardiography/Ultrasound
Echocardiography/Ultrasound
There are no specific echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with pulseless ventricular tachycardia. However, echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the evaluation of underlying etiologies in patients as well as complications due to the arrhythmia. Findings on echocardiography that may suggest an underlying etiology include;[1]
- Problem with left ventricular systolic function
- Presence or absence of associated left ventricular wall motion abnormalities
- Myocardial infiltrative process.
2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death[2]
2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death[2]
Left Ventricular Function and Imaging (DO NOT EDIT)[2]
| Class I |
| “1. Echocardiography is recommended for evaluation of structure and function in patients with ventricular arrhythmias who are suspected of having structural heart disease. (Level of Evidence B)” |
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aisha Adigun, B.Sc., M.D.[2]