EP on EP Episode 106: Workup and Therapy in Idiopathic Cardiac Arrest Patients-EP on EP Episode 106: Workup and Therapy in Idiopathic Cardiac Arrest Patients

EP on EP Episode 106: Workup and Therapy in Idiopathic Cardiac Arrest Patients

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Video Summary

In the video segment, Dr. Eric Bustowski interviews Dr. Albert Sun about idiopathic cardiac arrest, focusing on workup and treatment. They discuss the evolving definition of idiopathic cardiac arrest, the importance of ruling out structural abnormalities, and the role of various diagnostic tests such as cardiac MRI and genetic testing. Dr. Sun emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach, including stress testing and triggers identification in the EP lab. They also touch on management strategies like ablation and defibrillator implantation. The discussion concludes with considerations for family screening and long-term monitoring for potential underlying predispositions.

Keywords

idiopathic cardiac arrest

workup and treatment

structural abnormalities

cardiac MRI

genetic testing