Key result
Stereotactic radiosurgery offers a potential salvage option for recurrent VT linked to unresectable cardiac fibromas.
Why the study?
Management of ventricular arrhythmias in unresectable cardiac fibromas is challenging and alternative treatment strategies are needed.
Case Report
Stereotactic radiosurgery may be considered as a treatment option for recurrent ventricular tachycardia in patients with unresectable cardiac fibromas when conventional catheter or surgical ablation fails.
Should not yet change practice; leaves open the need for prospective data on safety and durability.
Key Teaching Points•Cardiac fibromas are relatively frequently associated with ventricular tachycardias, often of multiple morphologies.•Management of ventricular arrhythmias in unresectable fibromas could be challenging and various strategies may be employed.•Stereotactic radiosurgery could be considered in case of failure of conventional approaches such as catheter or surgical ablation. •Cardiac fibromas are relatively frequently associated with ventricular tachycardias, often of multiple morphologies.•Management of ventricular arrhythmias in unresectable fibromas could be challenging and various strategies may be employed.•Stereotactic radiosurgery could be considered in case of failure of conventional approaches such as catheter or surgical ablation.
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Hašková et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Recurrent ventricular tachycardia associated with cardiac fibroma. Stereotactic radiosurgery was evaluated. Stereotactic radiosurgery could be considered for recurrent ventricular tachycardia associated with unresectable cardiac fibromas when conventional approaches fail.
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