Key result
Intracardiac echocardiography improves procedural outcomes and safety during catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias by providing real-time visualization of anatomical structures.
Why the study?
Recent imaging advances including ICE improve procedural outcome and safety in ventricular arrhythmia ablation, prompting a review of ICE benefits and practical visualization techniques.
This review highlights the benefits and practical techniques of using intracardiac echocardiography to facilitate catheter manipulation and improve safety during ventricular tachycardia ablation.
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ICE may improve VT ablation safety; leaves open need for RCTs to guide adoption.
Asvestas et al. (2022) conducted a review in Ventricular arrhythmias. Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) vs. Catheter ablation without ICE was evaluated. Intracardiac echocardiography improves procedural outcomes and safety during catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias by providing real-time visualization of anatomical structures.
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