Arrhythmia initiation in catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia type 1 depends on both heart rate and sympathetic stimulation.

AIMS:Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia type 1 (CPVT1) predisposes to ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VTs) during high heart rates due to physical or psychological stress. The essential role of catecholaminergic effects on ventricular cardiomyocytes in this situation is well documen...

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Main Authors: Tore K Danielsen, Ravinea Manotheepan, Mani Sadredini, Ida S Leren, Andrew G Edwards, Kevin P Vincent, Stephan E Lehnart, Ole M Sejersted, Ivar Sjaastad, Kristina H Haugaa, Mathis K Stokke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6219810?pdf=render