A publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Luís Beck-da-Silva
, Andreia Biolo
What are tachycardiomyopathies? Tachycardiomyopathy is a relatively uncommon heart condition in which the myocardium develops ventricular dysfunction as a consequence of a persistently abnormal heart rhythm. One of the characteristics of this condition is that it is partially or completely reversible, once the arrhythmia has been controlled, making it crucial to recognize adequately in order to make recovery of ventricular function possible. In fact, the term “arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy” has emerged because tachycardiomyopathy results not only from prolonged and uncontrolled atrial […]
Keywords: Arrhythmia; Atrial Fibrillation; Heart Failure; Supraventricular Tachycardia; Tachycardiomyopathy