Left Ventricular Function After Non-Invasive Cardiac Ablation Using Proton Beam Therapy In A Porcine Model

Non-invasive cardiac ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) using radiotherapy has recently gained interest among electrophysiologists. The effects of left ventricle (LV) ablative radiation treatment on global LV function and volumes are unknown.

Source: Heart Rhythm - April 16, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stephan Hohmann, Amanda J. Deisher, Atsushi Suzuki, Hiroki Konishi, Maryam E. Rettmann, Kenneth W. Merrell, Jon J. Kruse, Laura K. Newman, Kay D. Parker, Kristi H. Monahan, Robert L. Foote, Michael G. Herman, Douglas L. Packer Source Type: research