Microvolt T-Wave Alternans to Identify Risk of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death
Record ID 32010000898
English
Authors' objectives:
Microvolt T-wave alternans (MTWA) testing is proposed as a screening tool for detecting patients who are at risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmia and sudden cardiac death in order to identify patients most likely to benefit from an inserted implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). MTWA is a subtle, beat-to-beat variability in the morphology, amplitude, and/or polarity of the T-wave portion of the heartbeat. It is detected by electrocardiographic (ECG) studies that involve specialized highresolution electrodes and computer analysis. MTWA testing requires gradual elevation of the heart rate, which is achieved by exercise, drugs, or, in some cases, atrial and ventricular pacing.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2009
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=2023
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Death, Sudden, Cardiac
- Risk Factors
- Tachycardia, Ventricular
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2009 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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