Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation
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What is the definition of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation?
A rare, genetic, cardiac rhythm disease characterized by ventricular fibrillation in the absence of any structural or functional heart disease, or known repolarization abnormalities. The presence of J waves is associated with a higher risk of nocturnal ventricular fibrillation events and a higher risk of recurrence.
What are the alternative names for Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation?
  • Paroxysmal ventricular fibrillation
  • IVF
  • Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation
  • Paroxysmal familial ventricular fibrillation
  • Ventricular fibrillation, paroxysmal familial
Who are the top Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation
Interventional Cardiology
Distinguished in Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation
Interventional Cardiology
Referral may be required

Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road, 
Cooperstown, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Anthony Nappi is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Nappi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Elite in Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation
Elite in Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation
Referral may be required
Tokyo, JP 

Wataru Shimizu practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Shimizu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Fibrillation, Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Distinguished in Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Referral may be required

OSF Cardiovascular Institute

5405 North Knoxville Avenue, 
Peoria, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Timir Baman is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Baman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Baman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

What are the latest Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation Clinical Trials?
Investigation of RIsk Factors in Out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest Patients, and MEdical Treatment in Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation Patients

Summary: A person who has experienced a cardiac arrest with no apparent cause is at risk of having recurrent cardiac arrest. Hence an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is recommended on empirical grounds. Today, there is no uniform way of approaching prevention of recurrence in idiopathic ventricular fibrillation (IVF) patients, beside ICD implantation. Better reatment and risk stratification to...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center