Case Report (n=1)
This case report highlights that CPVT can rarely present in elderly patients and can be successfully managed with beta-blocker therapy (metoprolol).
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a rare type of polymorphic ventricular tachycardias in individuals without structural cardiac abnormalities. It typically has been induced by exercise or emotional stres. It generally is seen in childhood and adolescent period but rarely is seen in elderly. It usually ends by spontaneus, but rarely cause hemodynamic collapse. In here, we present a case with CPVT of successful treatment with a beta blocker therapy.
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Yazıcı et al. (2011) conducted a case report in Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (n=1). Metoprolol was evaluated on Resolution of ventricular tachycardia and premature ventricular contractions.
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