The Beat Webinar Series - Episode 7 - Sudden Cardiac Death: What you need to Know (On Demand)-The Beat Episode 7

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, the panel discusses sudden cardiac death and two cases of hereditary arrhythmia syndromes. The first case involves a 45-year-old female with occasional palpitations and rare premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). The panel emphasizes the importance of a detailed family history and additional testing such as exercise stress tests and genetic testing. Eventually, both the patient and her son are diagnosed with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) based on their symptoms, family history, and genetic findings. Treatment options such as beta blockers, flecainide, sympathectomy, and ICD implantation are discussed. The second case involves a 16-year-old male with bidirectional VT and a diagnosis of CPVT. The panel highlights the importance of evaluating the patient's phenotype, including physical features and ECG findings, when making a diagnosis. The management of CPVT patients, including the use of flecainide, beta blockers, and ICD implantation, is discussed. The panel also discusses the diagnosis and management of Anderson-Tawil syndrome, emphasizing the proportionate features, arrhythmia characteristics, and the potential role of flecainide in treatment. Overall, the panel provides valuable insights into the diagnosis and management of hereditary arrhythmia syndromes, highlighting the importance of comprehensive clinical evaluation and customized treatment approaches.

Keywords

sudden cardiac death

hereditary arrhythmia syndromes

palpitations

premature ventricular contractions

catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

beta blockers

flecainide

ICD implantation

Anderson-Tawil syndrome