Management of ischaemic, monomorphic VT, unresponsive to ATP, in a patient with a first ICD shock
| Management option . | 60-year-old (%) . | 75-year-old (%) . |
|---|---|---|
| Start amiodarone | 17.5 | 47.5 |
| Change β-blocker to sotalol | 5 | 2.5 |
| Change ATP regime | 32.5 | 22.5 |
| Refer for VT ablation | 45 | 27.5 |
| Management option . | 60-year-old (%) . | 75-year-old (%) . |
|---|---|---|
| Start amiodarone | 17.5 | 47.5 |
| Change β-blocker to sotalol | 5 | 2.5 |
| Change ATP regime | 32.5 | 22.5 |
| Refer for VT ablation | 45 | 27.5 |
ATP, antitachycardia pacing; ICD, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; VT, ventricular tachycardia.
Management of ischaemic, monomorphic VT, unresponsive to ATP, in a patient with a first ICD shock
| Management option . | 60-year-old (%) . | 75-year-old (%) . |
|---|---|---|
| Start amiodarone | 17.5 | 47.5 |
| Change β-blocker to sotalol | 5 | 2.5 |
| Change ATP regime | 32.5 | 22.5 |
| Refer for VT ablation | 45 | 27.5 |
| Management option . | 60-year-old (%) . | 75-year-old (%) . |
|---|---|---|
| Start amiodarone | 17.5 | 47.5 |
| Change β-blocker to sotalol | 5 | 2.5 |
| Change ATP regime | 32.5 | 22.5 |
| Refer for VT ablation | 45 | 27.5 |
ATP, antitachycardia pacing; ICD, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; VT, ventricular tachycardia.
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