Ventricular tachycardia ablation can be safely and effectively performed in patients with mild Ehlers-Danlos syndrome by utilizing a carefully planned, venous-only approach to minimize vascular complications.
Supports venous-only VT ablation consideration in mild EDS; leaves open need for prospective validation of safety.
Key Teaching Points•When performing endovascular procedures, all comorbidities should be considered in terms of risk vs benefit to the patient. This may include rare conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or other connective tissue disorders, which may affect vascular stability, risk of bleeding, and wound healing.•A stepwise approach to intervention in such patients is advised, as detailed in our manuscript. This should include thorough imaging, multidisciplinary team discussion, and a careful, individualized consent process.•Ventricular tachycardia ablation can be highly effective at suppressing scar-related life-threatening arrhythmia and can be safely undertaken in those with mild connective tissue disease, such as our patient. More severe disease may require more a more conservative approach. •When performing endovascular procedures, all comorbidities should be considered in terms of risk vs benefit to the patient. This may include rare conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or other connective tissue disorders, which may affect vascular stability, risk of bleeding, and wound healing.•A stepwise approach to intervention in such patients is advised, as detailed in our manuscript. This should include thorough imaging, multidisciplinary team discussion, and a careful, individualized consent process.•Ventricular tachycardia ablation can be highly effective at suppressing scar-related life-threatening arrhythmia and can be safely undertaken in those with mild connective tissue disease, such as our patient. More severe disease may require more a more conservative approach.
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