Overview
This prospective, observational study is a single center clinical registry of patients referred for management of symptomatic or asymptomatic Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs). Subjects will be followed through 12 months. The study will enroll approximately 50 patients.
Description
This study is intended to monitor patients presenting with Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) and ventricular arrhythmias using implantable loop recorders (ILRs) from the time of their initial presentation of PVCs to assess for the incidence of all cardiac arrhythmias detected with long term monitoring in this population. It is also intended to evaluate for clinical, biomarker and radiological evidence of myocarditis in this cohort to understand association with incident arrhythmias and understand the role of implantable loop recorders (ILRs)in managing these patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients > 18 years of age
- Have a Medtronic LINQ II ILR
- Willing and able to give written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of myocardial infarction
- Significant flow-limiting coronary artery disease (≥50% stenosis) on invasive coronary angiography or Computed tomography angiography (CTA).
- History of cardiac arrest
- With existing implantable defibrillators
- Currently pregnant