Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

Last reviewed 01/2018

Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

  • prevalence
    • 1:10,000
  • diagnostic features
    • exercise or emotion induced polymorphic VT
  • genetics
    • cardiac ryanodine - 2 receptor gene <50%

Typically presents in childhood; 1/6 present with cardiac arrest.

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Reference:

  • British Heart Foundation Factfile (5/2009). Inherited cardiovascular disease