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Defining variances in practice for use of electrophysiology studies in risk stratification of patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot: a PACES survey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 January 2025

Kishanee J. Haththotuwegama ,
Sarah Z. Wu  and
Charles C. Anderson Open the ORCID record for Charles C. Anderson [Opens in a new window]
Kishanee J. Haththotuwegama
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences, Elson S Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA
Sarah Z. Wu
Affiliation:
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
Charles C. Anderson*
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences, Elson S Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA Providence Center for Congenital Heart Disease, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, Spokane, WA, USA
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Corresponding Author: Charles C. Anderson; Email: Charles.anderson@wsu.edu
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Abstract

Sudden cardiac death poses a significant risk in patients with surgically repaired tetralogy of Fallot. Despite extensive research, risk stratification practices vary. This study surveyed the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Electrophysiology Society to identify these differences. Results showed diverse practices in indications, methods, and interpretation of electrophysiology studies, highlighting a need for standardised algorithms to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

Tetralogy of Fallotsudden cardiac deathelectrophysiology studyventricular tachycardia
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Brief Report
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Cardiology in the Young , First View , pp. 1 - 3
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press

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