Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Arrhythmias in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Karine Guerrier, Benjamin Hendrickson, B. Rush Waller, Glenn T. Wetzel

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Abstract

Purpose of review: Adult survivors of congenital heart disease (CHD) are at increased risk of arrhythmia. The goal of this review is to outline diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to arrhythmia in adult CHD patients. Recent findings: Macro-reentrant atrial tachyarrhythmia is the most common arrhythmia encountered in adults with CHD. Approximately 25% of hospitalizations associated with arrhythmia. The risk of ventricular arrhythmia is estimated as high as 25–100 times that for the general population and increased after two decades. Summary: Routine ambulatory monitoring is important for arrhythmia risk assessment in adults with CHD. There are limitations, potential adverse effects, and risk of recurrence with antiarrhythmic drugs, catheter ablation, and surgical approaches. Adults with CHD suffer various forms of arrhythmia, are at increased risk of sudden death, and require special consideration for medical and interventional therapy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number44
JournalCurrent Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Volume21
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adult congenital heart disease
  • Arrhythmia
  • Bradycardia
  • Management
  • Tachycardia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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