CURRENT APPROACHES IN PATIENTS WITH VENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTHMIAS

With the era of catheter ablation and devices, the approach to ventric ular arrhythmias has become more complex and challenging. In some inst ances, the presence of ventricular arrhythmias presents a risk for sud den death. This article reviews the current Literature and ongoing tri als dealing with risk stratification and different treatment modalitie s. The authors have also included their practical approach to ventricu lar ectopy and nonsustained and sustained ventricular tachycardia in p atients with and without structural heart disease.