Why the study?
Therapeutic options in symptomatic Brugada syndrome are limited to ICD and quinidine, while catheter ablation of the RVOT offers a potential cure, with different ablation strategies being utilized.
Does epicardial catheter ablation prevent ventricular arrhythmias in patients with symptomatic Brugada syndrome?
Design
Review
Key result
Epicardial radiofrequency substrate ablation guided by sodium channel blocker infusion is a promising tool for managing Brugada syndrome and may potentially become an alternative to ICD therapy.
Authors
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May reduce ICD dependence in symptomatic Brugada syndrome; leaves open need for randomized trials to confirm arrhythmia prevention.
Does epicardial catheter ablation prevent ventricular arrhythmias in patients with symptomatic Brugada syndrome?
Epicardial radiofrequency substrate ablation guided by sodium channel blocker infusion is a promising strategy for managing symptomatic Brugada syndrome and may potentially serve as an alternative to ICD therapy.
Rizzo et al. (2020) conducted a review in Brugada syndrome. Epicardial radiofrequency substrate ablation was evaluated. Epicardial radiofrequency substrate ablation guided by sodium channel blocker infusion is a promising tool for managing Brugada syndrome and may potentially become an alternative to ICD therapy.