Why the study?
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation improve left ventricular dimensions and BNP levels in patients with frequent monomorphic ventricular premature beats?
Population
47 patients with no underlying heart disease and frequent monomorphic ventricular premature beats
Comparison
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) vs Unsuccessful RFCA or recurrence / Pre-ablation…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
over 6 months
Authors
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Supports reversal of subclinical LV dysfunction with RFCA in frequent VPBs; hypothesis-generating and needs RCTs before practice change.
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation improve left ventricular dimensions and BNP levels in patients with frequent monomorphic ventricular premature beats?
Successful radiofrequency catheter ablation of frequent ventricular premature beats significantly improves left ventricular dimensions and BNP levels, suggesting reversal of occult cardiac dysfunction.
Sekiguchi et al. (2005) studied this question.
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