ferences between the United States and Europe may modulate how recommendations are implemented. Guidelines are composed of recommendations based on the best available medical science; however, implementation of these recommendations will be impacted by the financial, cultural, and societal differences among individual countries.

"We have consciously attempted to create a streamlined document that would be useful specifically to locate recommendations on the evaluation and treatment of patients who have or may be at risk for ventricular arrhythmias. We are pleased that this consensus document has the support of all the major cardiovascular societies in Europe and the U.S.," said A. John Camm, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.H.A., F.E.S.C., European co-chair of the Guideline Writing Committee.

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Contact: Amy Murphy
Amurphy@acc.org
301-581-3476
American College of Cardiology
21-Aug-2006

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