High incidence of sudden death late after anterior LV-aneurysm repair

Abstract

Although the survival and functional state of most patients were good after LVAR without concomitant anti-arrhythmic surgery, we observed a high incidence of late sudden death, which was-among others-significantly associated with postoperative ventricular tachyarrhythmias. To further improve outcomes, intra- and postoperative anti-arrhythmic therapy is advisable in patients undergoing LVAR.