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World J Cardiol. Jul 26, 2014; 6(7): 562-576
Published online Jul 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i7.562
Published online Jul 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i7.562
Non-invasive evaluation of arrhythmic risk in dilated cardiomyopathy: From imaging to electrocardiographic measures
Massimo Iacoviello, Francesco Monitillo, Cardiology Unit and Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico Consorziale University Hospital, 70124 Bari, Italy
Author contributions: Iacoviello M decided on the structure and contents of the review; Monitillo F reviewed all the relevant literature; Iacoviello M and Monitillo F contributed equally to the writing and revision of the paper and finally approved the submitted version.
Correspondence to: Massimo Iacoviello, MD, PhD, Cardiology Unit and Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico Consorziale University Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy. massimo.iacoviello@policlinico.ba.it
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Received: December 29, 2013
Revised: March 29, 2014
Accepted: May 16, 2014
Published online: July 26, 2014
Revised: March 29, 2014
Accepted: May 16, 2014
Published online: July 26, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Arrhythmic risk stratification and decision making towards implantation of a cardioverter defibrillator in dilated cardiomyopathy patients are still open challenges. This review critically revises the possible clinical usefulness of available non-invasive diagnostic tools employed to stratify arrhythmic risk prognosis in dilated cardiomyopathy patients.