Ventricular arrhythmias, including tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation are often a dangerous consequence other co-existing conditions in the phase of their destabilization. Causal and symptomatic treatment diseases such as: ischemic heart disease, cardiac insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, or cancer, can be effectively stabilized without necessity for the implantation of cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).
Case report: The 62-year-old patient was admitted to the cardiology department after a second episode of unconsciousness last week due to recurrent VT. Despite many diagnostic difficulties, the possibility of effective conservative treatment has been demonstrated.
Keywords: ICD implantation; secondary prevention; sudden cardiac death; ventricular tachycardia.
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