Current status of surgery for ventricular tachyarrhythmias

This article outlines the accepted histopathologic and electrophysiologic theories underlying the etiology of medically refractory ventricular tachyarrhythmias. It delineates the indications and techniques for the electrophysiologic study of the ventricle. Finally, the surgical procedures available as well as their indications and results are elucidated.