Ventricular arrhythmias, Part I: Prevalence, significance, and indications for treatment

Evaluation and treatment of patients with ventricular arrhythmias are full of pitfalls for the unwary. In this series of articles we discuss how to recognize and avoid these pitfalls and present our approach to management. The prevalence and clinical significance of ventricular arrhythmias and indications for treatment are addressed in this initial installment.