Why the study?
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation improve outcomes in infants and toddlers with medically refractory SVT?
Population
27 infants and toddlers with drug-refractory supraventricular tachycardia or tachycardia-induced…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5.4 +/- 3.7 years
Authors
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Supports RFA feasibility in refractory infant SVT; leaves open need for controlled trials on outcomes.
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation improve outcomes in infants and toddlers with medically refractory SVT?
Radiofrequency catheter ablation is highly successful and safe for treating medically refractory SVT in infants and toddlers, including those with tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy.
Chiu et al. (2009) studied this question.
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