Why the study?
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation prevent recurrence of ventricular tachycardia in patients late after repair of congenital heart defects?
Population
16 patients with ventricular arrhythmias occurring 11 to 42 years after complete surgical repair of…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
6 to 33 months (mean, 16 months)
Authors
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Supports ablation feasibility for post-repair VT; leaves open efficacy confirmation in prospective trials.
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation prevent recurrence of ventricular tachycardia in patients late after repair of congenital heart defects?
Radiofrequency catheter ablation is a feasible, safe, and effective treatment for ventricular tachycardia occurring late after surgical repair of congenital heart defects.
Gonska et al. (1996) studied this question.
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