Radiofrequency Ablation Strategies for Intramural Ventricular Arrhythmias

Naga Venkata K Pothineni; Fermin C Garcia; Pasquale Santangeli

doi:10.14797/PEYF3776

Radiofrequency Ablation Strategies for Intramural Ventricular Arrhythmias

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

Volume 17 (2021): Issue 1

By: Naga Venkata K Pothineni, Fermin C Garcia and Pasquale Santangeli

Open Access

|Jan 2021

Abstract

Catheter ablation is an established treatment strategy for ventricular arrhythmias. However, the presence of intramural substrate poses challenges with mapping and delivery of radiofrequency energy, limiting overall success of catheter ablation. Advances over the past decade have improved our understanding of intramural substrate and paved the way for innovative treatment approaches. Modifications in catheter ablation techniques and development of novel ablation technologies have led to improved clinical outcomes for patients with ventricular arrhythmias. In this review, we explore mapping techniques to identify intramural substrate and describe available radiofrequency energy delivery techniques that can improve overall success rates of catheter ablation.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/PEYF3776 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108

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Language: English

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Published on: Jan 1, 2021

Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

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Keywords:

ventricular arrhythmia,

radiofrequency ablation,

catheter ablation,

intramural origin

© 2021 Naga Venkata K Pothineni, Fermin C Garcia, Pasquale Santangeli, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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