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Ventricular arrhythmia (VA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) are well-recognized problems in the overall heart failure population, but treatment decisions can be more complex and nuanced in older patients. Sustained… Click to show full abstract
Ventricular arrhythmia (VA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) are well-recognized problems in the overall heart failure population, but treatment decisions can be more complex and nuanced in older patients. Sustained VA does not always lead to SCD, but identifies a higher risk population and may cause significant symptoms. Antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) and catheter ablation are the mainstays for prevention of VA, but have not been shown to improve mortality. The value of implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) may be influenced by patient age. This article discusses long-term treatment of VA and the use of ICDs in the elderly.
Journal Title: Heart failure clinics
Year Published: 2017
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