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Do electroanatomic mapping systems improve safety and efficacy by reducing fluoroscopic exposure in pediatric patients undergoing ablation?
Do electroanatomic mapping systems improve safety and efficacy by reducing fluoroscopic exposure in pediatric patients undergoing ablation?
Electroanatomic mapping systems allow for safe and effective ablation of dysrhythmias in pediatric patients while minimizing or eliminating fluoroscopy exposure.
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Supports fluoroscopy minimization in pediatric ablation; leaves open need for randomized trials to confirm outcomes.
Concerns about the long-term effects of ionizing radiation for both patients and electrophysiology laboratory personnel combined with the development of electroanatomic mapping systems have made it possible to perform ablation of dysrhythmia substrates with minimal or no use of fluoroscopy. This article reviews the current literature demonstrating the safety and efficacy of this technique in pediatric patients. While most reports are retrospective and single-center studies, there is a growing interest in developing multicenter studies to further refine this technique.
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