Is [ Negative result of microvolt T-wave alternans test helpful in scheduling the order of cardioverter-defibrillator implantation in primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in individuals with the left ventricular systolic dysfunction ]?
On follow up, SCD/VT/VF episodes were not recorded amongst patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction who were qualified to ICD implantation in primary prevention of SCD and had negative results of MTWA test. After taking other potential risk factors into account, the negative MTWA result will probably enable identification of patients in whom the implantation can be postponed in favor of individuals who urgently require this procedure. However, further studies are needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
Extrahepatic HCC recurrence is related to an aggressive biology of the cancer; many characteristics of high malignancy are usually present in these cases. After radical surgery for HCC-PPL, an acceptable survival may be obtained.