2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death

“Sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death are major public health problems, accounting for approximately half of all cardiovascular deaths, with at least 25 percent being first manifestation of cardiac disease. The risks of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death vary in specific populations with different underlying cardiac conditions, and with specific family history and genetic variants, and this variation has important implications for studying and applying therapies.”

“This guideline was way overdue. It provides up-to-date evidence-based recommendations on the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias and prevention of sudden cardiac death.”

“a comprehensive review of the findings from clinical trials that provide the most up-to-date and expert recommendations for the management of patients with these potentially life-threatening conditions.”