Cardiology MCQ 300: Epicardial ablation for VT

Epicardial ablation for VT is considered when:
a) When intracardiac approach has failed
b) Intracardiac thrombi present
c) Prosthetic valves precluding an intracardiac approach
d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

Epicardial approach has a higher risk of complications and hence is often considered only after an endocardial approach fails. Sometimes it is the first line approach when the ECG pattern or the underlying heart disease like dilated cardiomyopathy makes the possibility of epicardial circuits high. An intracardiac thrombus or prosthetic mechanical valves in aortic or mitral position may also mandate a primary epicardial approach. Read more on epicardial ablation for VT…

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Source: Cardiophile MD - September 12, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance ECG / Electrophysiology Source Type: blogs