Radiofrequency Ablation for Post Infarction Ventricular Tachycardia
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چکیده
Radiofrequency ablation has an important role in the management of post infarction ventricular tachycardia. The mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) is complex and technically challenging. In the era of implantable cardioverter defibrillators, the role of radiofrequency ablation is most commonly reserved as an adjunctive treatment for patients with frequent, symptomatic episodes of ventricular tachycardia. In this setting the procedure has a success rate of around 70-80% and a low complication rate. With improved ability to predict recurrent VT and improvements in mapping and ablation techniques and technologies, the role of radiofrequency ablation should expand further.
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Radiofrequency ablation for post infarction ventricular tachycardia. Report of a single centre experience of 112 cases.
OBJECTIVES This report presents the largest consecutive series to date of radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of post infarction ventricular tachycardia. METHODS One hundred and twelve consecutive patients were studied, with an average of 12 documented episodes of ventricular tachycardia in the month preceding the radiofrequency ablation. Seventy-four percent of the subjects had an eject...
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