Detection of Ventricular Tachycardia by an Implantable Cardiac Monitor 8 Months Post-myocardial Infarction.

Journal: The Journal Of Innovations In Cardiac Rhythm Management
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Abstract

Following a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI), a 68-year-old hypertensive, severely obese woman with 45% left ventricular ejection fraction underwent an implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) insertion. After 8 months, the ICM remotely transmitted multiple non-sustained ventricular tachycardia episodes. Symptomatic during these events, the patient underwent an invasive electrophysiologic stimulation, which induced ventricular arrhythmia. Subsequently, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation was recommended. Continuous remote monitoring via an ICM detected critical arrhythmias in this post-MI patient, facilitating timely intervention.

Authors
Mario Volpicelli, Michele Capasso, Saverio Ambrosino, Orlando Munciguerra, Antonella Laezza, Ciro Pirozzi, Luigi Sena, Francesco Terracciano, Pasquale Merone, Carlo Carbone, Luigi Nunziata, Andrea Guerra, Daniele Giacopelli, Luigi Caliendo