Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation in the Presence of Left Ventricular Thrombus: Safety and Efficacy
Conclusion: Initial data suggest ablation of VT in the presence of intracavitary thrombus is feasible, is associated with a similar success rate to historical studies in patients without thrombus, and has an acceptable risk of complications given the high risk nature of patients with ES. Further data is needed; however, the presence of a laminated thrombus should not necessarily preclude ablation in patients who have failed medical therapy for VT in whom ablation is otherwise indicated.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: HYGRIV B. RAO, RICKY YU, NISHAD CHITNIS, DUC DO, NOEL G. BOYLE, KALYANAM SHIVKUMAR, JASON S. BRADFIELD Tags: Original Source Type: research
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