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    This week we enter the world of cardiogenetics and electrophysiology when we review the topic of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). Is there a ‘best’ beta blocker for the treatment of this condition? Why is one better than others? How should one manage the patient who is intolerant of beta blockade but needs it for prevention of arrhythmia? What is the role of…

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    Background The relative proportion of each cardiac inherited disease (CID) causing resuscitated sudden cardiac arrest (RSCA) on a population basis is unknown. Objectives This study describes the profile of patients with CIDs presenting with RSCA; their data were collected by the national Cardiac Inherited Diseases Registry New Zealand (CIDRNZ). Methods Data were collated from CIDRNZ probands…

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    • In this registry of pts w/ Resuscitated #CardiacArrest (n=225), #inherited ♥️disorders accounted for 51%, of which: - #LQTS 48% - #HCM 24% - #Brugada 14% - #CPVT 8% -#ARVC 8% -#LQTS & CPVT predominate <24y age, HCM >40y -Genetic causes ⬇️ w/ age - https://t.co/hRE73W5udT https://t.co/cfRtDQfGdI