Key result
Robotic magnetic navigation for the ablation of human arrhythmias offers efficacy, reliability, reduced X-ray exposure, and a very low risk of perforation.
Robotic magnetic navigation is highlighted as an effective and safe technology for ablating complex arrhythmias, offering reduced radiation exposure and lower perforation risks.
Supports robotic magnetic navigation to reduce radiation and perforation in ablations; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Radiofrequency treatment represents the first choice of treatment for arrhythmias, in particular complex arrhythmias and especially atrial fibrillation, due to the greater benefit/risk ratio compared to antiarrhythmic drugs. However, complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation require long procedures with additional risks such as X-ray exposure or serious complications such as tamponade. Given this context, the treatment of arrhythmias using robotic magnetic navigation entails a technique well suited to complex arrhythmias on account of its efficacy, reliability, significant reduction in X-ray exposure for both patient and operator, as well as a very low risk of perforation. As ongoing developments will likely improve results and procedure times, this technology will become one of the most modern technologies for treating arrhythmias. Based on the literature, this review summarizes the advantages and limitations of robotic magnetic navigation for ablation of human arrhythmias.
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Costa et al. (2016) conducted a review in Arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation. Robotic magnetic navigation was evaluated. Robotic magnetic navigation for the ablation of human arrhythmias offers efficacy, reliability, reduced X-ray exposure, and a very low risk of perforation.
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