Why the study?
Does beta-blocker therapy prevent syncope and sudden death in children with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia?
Does beta-blocker therapy prevent syncope and sudden death in children with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia?
Beta-blocker therapy is highly effective in preventing symptoms and sudden death in children with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, necessitating lifelong treatment.
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Suggests beta-blockers may suppress arrhythmias in pediatric CPVT but interruption risks events; case report leaves open prospective confirmation.
Leenhardt et al. (1995) studied this question.
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