Why the study?
Is radiofrequency catheter ablation safe and effective in small children under 15 kg?
Population
14 patients under 15 kg undergoing 18 radiofrequency catheter ablation procedures for orthodromic…
Design
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Prolonged RF applications per kg may raise complication risk in small children; leaves open optimal weight-indexed dosing for prospective trials.
Is radiofrequency catheter ablation safe and effective in small children under 15 kg?
Radiofrequency catheter ablation can be successful in small children under 15 kg, but complications are related to RF dose indexed for body size, suggesting it should be reserved for dire circumstances with carefully guided application duration.
Blaufox et al. (2004) studied this question.
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