Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

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Name:
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Description:
A rare, severe genetic arrhythmogenic disorder of the structurally normal heart characterized by catecholamine-induced ventricular tachycardia (VT) manifesting as syncope and sudden death in young individuals.
ORPHAcode:
3286
Synonyms:
Bidirectional ventricular tachycardia induced by catecholamine
CPVT
Malignant paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia induced by catecholamines
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14