…cardiomyopathy (DCM) refers to idiopathic or genetic dilation of the left ventricle . Patients with DCM typically develop heart failure early in life and a family…

…disease or reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Sustained VT: Defined as VT lasting longer than 30 seconds or requiring termination earlier due to hemodynamic…

…al it was reported that early repolarization was associated with 3–5 times as great a risk of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation and sudden cardiac arrest…

…the left ventricle. The rapid onset results in a sudden increase in LVEDP (left ventricular end diastolic pressure) and LAP (left atrial pressure). The left…

…rises; the left ventricle becomes volume overloaded since less blood is ejected into the aorta. Thus, acute regurgitation results in a sudden increase in preload…

…left ventricular function. Individuals with reduced left ventricular function (e.g. defined as ejection fraction <40 %) are at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Idiopathic…

…occurs when intrapericardial pressure equals or exceeds right atrial pressure. The haemodynamic consequences are progressive impairment of right and left sided filling, reduced stroke volume…