Catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias: targets, tactics, and tools Journal Article

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Authors: Winterfield, J. R.; Mahapatra, S.; Wilber, D. J.
Article Title: Catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias: targets, tactics, and tools
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Drug-refractory ventricular tachycardia in the setting of structural heart disease results in frequent implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapies and an increased risk of heart failure. Management requires catheter ablation procedures for effective suppression of the arrhythmia. RECENT FINDINGS: Imaging and electroanatomic mapping technologies provide new insights into the myocardial structural abnormalities responsible for ventricular tachycardia. Integration of imaging data with three-dimensional mapping systems coupled with improved targeting of abnormal electrical signals may improve the ablation outcomes. New ablation tools show promise for the effective ablation of previously unreachable myocardial ventricular tachycardia circuits. SUMMARY: Catheter ablation procedures have evolved over the last 2 decades. Improved technology may contribute to more widespread utilization of catheter ablation in the future.
Journal Title: Current opinion in cardiology
Volume: 28
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0268-4705
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2013
Start Page: 344
End Page: 353
Language: English
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10.1097/HCO.0b013e328360443f
Notes: ID: 2012080950