Triggers for sudden death and their associated treatment
| Factor/trigger | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation | Amiodarone ± anticoagulation |
| Sustained monomorphic VT | ICD ± amiodarone |
| Conduction system disease | Permanent pacemaker |
| Accessory pathway | Radiofrequency ablation |
| Myocardial ischaemia | High dose verapamil |