Key result
Radiofrequency catheter ablation treats pediatric tachycardias with ~99% success and few significant complications.
Why the study?
The efficacy and safety of radiofrequency catheter ablations in infants, children, and adolescents with tachycardias needed evaluation.
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation safely and effectively treat tachycardias in infants, children, and adolescents?
Population
84 patients aged 5 months to 18 years with tachycardias
Comparison
Not applicable, single-arm study of radiofrequency catheter ablation
Design
Observational case series
Follow-up
1-5 months
Authors
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Supports ablation efficacy in pediatric tachycardias; leaves open safety confirmation in infants from case-level data.
Observational (n=84)
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation safely and effectively treat tachycardias in infants, children, and adolescents?
Radiofrequency catheter ablation is highly effective in pediatric patients, but should be used cautiously in those under 4 years due to increased complication risks.
Lee et al. (2000) conducted an observational in Tachycardias (n=84). Radiofrequency catheter ablation was evaluated on Successful treatment. Radiofrequency catheter ablation successfully treated tachycardias in 98.8% of pediatric patients, with significant complications occurring in 3.2% of ablations.
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