Key result
Direct transthoracic LV access enables successful VT ablation in 2 patients contraindicated for standard approaches.
Why the study?
Does direct transthoracic access to the left ventricle allow for successful catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in patients with contraindications to standard approaches?
Population
2 patients with ventricular tachycardia and aortic and mitral valve replacements contraindicating standard…
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May enable VT ablation when standard access is contraindicated; hypothesis-generating case series requiring prospective validation.
Case Report (n=2)
Does direct transthoracic access to the left ventricle allow for successful catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in patients with contraindications to standard approaches?
Direct transthoracic access to the left ventricle, particularly via minithoracotomy for better hemostatic control, is a viable option for VT ablation when standard percutaneous approaches are contraindicated.
Hsieh et al. (2010) conducted a case report in Ventricular tachycardia (n=2). Direct transthoracic access to the left ventricle was evaluated on Successful mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia. Direct transthoracic access to the left ventricle allowed successful mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia in 2 patients with contraindications to standard percutaneous approaches.
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