EP Fellows Curriculum: Idiopathic VF - A 40-year Journey-Idiopathic VF: A 40-year Journey

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In this video, Dr. Belhassen discusses his 40-year journey in studying idiopathic ventricular fibrillation (IVF) and his experiences with using quinidine as a treatment option. He shares a personal story about King David and reads a psalm in the context of the current coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Belhassen highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis in IVF cases and shares his personal experiences with IVF patients. He discusses the use of quinidine as an antiarrhythmic therapy for IVF, emphasizing the need for an aggressive protocol of programmed ventricular stimulation to determine its efficacy. Dr. Belhassen also discusses the limitations and complications of ICD therapy and the potential use of subcutaneous ICDs in IVF patients. He emphasizes the need for individualized management plans based on the patient's unique circumstances and preferences. Dr. Belhassen also discusses the potential role of catheter ablation in IVF cases. He concludes by discussing the importance of genetic testing in IVF patients and the need for further research in the field.

Keywords

IVF

quinidine

accurate diagnosis

antiarrhythmic therapy

programmed ventricular stimulation

ICD therapy

subcutaneous ICDs

catheter ablation

genetic testing