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Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Definition, Epidemiology, and Etiology of Dilated Cardiomyopathy Definition Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a primary disease of the heart muscle that is characterized by dilation of the heart chambers and decreased heart contractility. Two echocardiographic criteria were proposed to define DCM:…

Implantation of a Biventricular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Followed by Catheter Ablation in a Patient with Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

Age Gender Occupation Working Diagnosis 64 Years Male Teacher Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation History The patient has dilated cardiomyopathy with an initial left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 25%, permanent atrial fibrillation (AF), and the cardiovascular risk factors…