Myocarditis Causing Premature Ventricular Contractions: Insights From the MAVERIC Registry
Status: Not yet recruiting
Conditions: Myocarditis
Location:
Kansas City Heart Rhythm InstituteCity/State:
Overland Park, Kansas
Contact Information:
Donita Atkins
816-651-1969
[email protected]
Brief Summary:
To assess potential link between unrecognized myocardial inflammation (myocarditis) and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) associated with and without reduced Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) through comprehensive diagnostic work up.
Detailed Description:
Hypothesized that occult inflammation is clinically under-recognized in patients with symptomatic PVCs with and without Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and can be a potential link between the 2 conditions. Aimed to evaluate the incidence of underlying inflammation using the Positron emission tomography (PET) scan in patients presenting with symptomatic PVCs enrolled retrospectively in the MAVERIC registry.