EP on EP Episode 98: PVC Cardiomyopathy-EP on EP Episode 98: PVC Cardiomyopathy

EP on EP Episode 98: PVC Cardiomyopathy

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Dr. Ed Gerstenfeld, a professor of medicine at UCSF, discusses PBC cardiomyopathy with Eric Prostowski. They delve into diagnosing and monitoring cardiomyopathy in asymptomatic patients with PVCs, focusing on ejection fraction, strain, and MRI findings. They also explore the connection between PVCs and mechanical dysfunction in the heart, suggesting potential links to abnormal calcium handling and sympathetic firing. Success in ablation therapy is measured by reducing PVC burden to less than 5%, leading to potential recovery of LV function. The conversation highlights the complexity of managing PVC-induced cardiomyopathy and the importance of individualized treatment approaches.

Keywords

PBC cardiomyopathy

diagnosing cardiomyopathy

PVCs monitoring

ablation therapy

individualized treatment approaches