title: Non-invasive evaluation of arrhythmic risk in dilated cardiomyopathy: From imaging to electrocardiographic measures.
abstract: Malignant ventricular arrhythmias are a major adverse event and worsen the prognosis of patients affected by ischemic and non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. The main parameter currently used to stratify arrhythmic risk and guide decision making towards the implantation of a cardioverter defibrillator is the evaluation of the left ventricular ejection fraction. However, this strategy is characterized by several limitations and consequently additional parameters have been suggested in order to improve arrhythmic risk stratification. The aim of this review is to critically revise the prognostic significance of non-invasive diagnostic tools in order to better stratify the arrhythmic risk prognosis of dilated cardiomyopathy patients.
authors: Massimo Iacoviello, Francesco Monitillo, Cardiology Unit and Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico Consorziale University Hospital, 70124 Bari, Italy.
authors: Massimo
authors: M
authors: Iacoviello
authors: Massimo Iacoviello, Francesco Monitillo, Cardiology Unit and Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico Consorziale University Hospital, 70124 Bari, Italy.
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Monitillo
keywords: Dilated cardiomyopathy; Left ventricular systolic function; Major ventricular arrhythmias; Prognosis; Ventricular repolarization