April 25, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology
2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
Design
Clinical practice guideline
Authors
Discussion
Loading...
Member takes
Implication
Updates VA management to reduce sudden cardiac death; extends prior guidelines with contemporary consensus recommendations.
Key Points
- To update management strategies for patients with ventricular arrhythmias and reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death.
- Review of existing literature and clinical trials related to ventricular arrhythmias.
- Expert consensus on risk assessment and treatment options.
- Development of a guideline for clinical practice following established protocols.
- New management recommendations aimed at reducing risk factors for sudden cardiac death.
- Emphasis on individual risk assessment to tailor treatment plans.
- Recommendations for the use of advanced interventions in high-risk patients.
Cite This Study
Al‐Khatib et al. (2018) studied this question. The 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline provides updated clinical recommendations for managing patients with ventricular arrhythmias and preventing sudden cardiac death.