[Microvolt T-wave alternans as a novel method of analysis of changes of repolarization phase and detection of latent electrical instability of the myocardium]

Kardiologiia. 2011;51(6):66-83.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

This review considers of modern concepts of microvolt T-wave alternans (TWA): its pathophysiological basis at cellular level, particulars of quantitative analysis of TWA, modulating effects of autonomic nervous system and drugs, prognostic efficacy in predicting susceptibility to ventricular arrhythmia in comparison with other modern prognostic factors of sudden cardiac death.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / complications
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / drug therapy
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / physiopathology
  • Autonomic Nervous System / drug effects
  • Autonomic Nervous System / physiopathology
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac* / etiology
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac* / prevention & control
  • Electrocardiography* / classification
  • Electrocardiography* / drug effects
  • Electrocardiography* / standards
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac* / classification
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac* / standards
  • Heart / physiopathology
  • Heart Conduction System / drug effects
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology*
  • Heart Rate / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents