Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia Presenting As Gastrointestinal (GI) Symptoms
Ijeoma C Orabueze,
Olushola Ogunleye,
Sanjaya Jha
Abstract:Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) are among the most common cardiac rhythms seen among patients. Patients presenting with frequent, sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) pose a dilemma for clinicians due to the constant risk of sudden cardiovascular compromise.Ventricular tachycardia, which is commonly seen in patients with defects in cardiac anatomy, has been associated with an increased risk of sudden death. A previous myocardial scar from a previous myocardial infarction remains the most common cause of sustai… Show more
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