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Europace 2003 5(3):247-250; doi:10.1016/S1099-5129(03)00045-X
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CASE REPORT

Left ventricular dysfunction resulting from frequent unifocal ventricular ectopics with resolution following radiofrequency ablation

D. P. Redfearn1, J. D. Hill2, R. Keal3, W. D. Toff4,1 and P. J. Stafford4

1Department of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TH, UK; 2Department of Cardiology, Glenfield Hospital Groby Road, Leicester, UK; 3Department of Radiology, Glenfield Hospital Groby Road, Leicester, UK; 4Division of Cardiology, University of Leicester, Clinical Sciences Wing, Glenfield Hospital Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK

A case is presented, in which asymptomatic but persistent right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) ectopics resulted in left ventricular (LV) dilatation and systolic dysfunction. The patient underwent extensive investigation with no other cause for the cardiomyopathy being found. Successful ablation of the RVOT ectopic focus resulted in normalization of LV size and function. This case suggests that frequent ventricular ectopy should be considered as a potentially remediable cause of LV dysfunction.

Key Words: Cardiomyopathy, ventricular premature complex, aircrew licensing

Correspondence: Dr. Damian P. Redfearn. Tel.: +44-788-775-2329; Fax: +44-121-627-2093; Dr. William D. Toff. Tel.: +44-116-250-2500; Fax: +44-116-250-2501.


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