Key result
RF ablation of frequent PVCs in an athlete normalizes LV function and eliminates arrhythmia.
Why the study?
Does radiofrequency ablation improve left ventricular function and eliminate arrhythmia in an athlete with frequent premature ventricular complexes and LV dysfunction?
Case Report (n=1)
Does radiofrequency ablation improve left ventricular function and eliminate arrhythmia in an athlete with frequent premature ventricular complexes and LV dysfunction?
Radiofrequency ablation of frequent premature ventricular complexes in an athlete with PVC-induced cardiomyopathy can successfully normalize left ventricular size and function.
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May support ablation consideration in athletes with PVC-induced cardiomyopathy; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation.
Premature ventricular complex are common findings in the exam of many athletes. There is no extensive scientific evidence in the management of this situation particularly when associated with borderline contractile function of the left ventricle. In this case report, we present a 35-year-old asymptomatic healthy athlete with high incidence (over 10,000 beats in 24 h) of premature ventricular complex and left ventricular dilatation with dysfunction, which persisted after a resting period of 6 months without training. We performed radiofrequency ablation of the premature ventricular complex focus. After 1-year follow-up, he was asymptomatic without arrhythmia and the left ventricle normalized its size and function as shown by echocardiogram and cardiac magnetic resonance.
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Grazioli et al. (2014) conducted a case report in Frequent premature ventricular complex and left ventricular dilatation with dysfunction (n=1). Radiofrequency ablation was evaluated on Arrhythmia recurrence and left ventricular size and function. Radiofrequency ablation of frequent premature ventricular complexes in an athlete led to normalized left ventricular size and function and absence of arrhythmia at 1-year follow-up.
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