Optimal Timing of VT Ablation for Patients with ICD Therapies

• Published in: Current cardiology reports Vol. 22; no. 9; p. 91
• Main Authors: Radinovic, Andrea, Baratto, Francesca, Della Bella, Paolo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.09.2020
• Subjects: Cardiology; Catheter Ablation; Defibrillators, Implantable; Electric Countershock; Humans; Invasive Electrophysiology and Pacing (E Kevin Heist; Invasive Electrophysiology and Pacing (E Kevin Heist, Section Editor); Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Myocardial Ischemia; Section Editor; Tachycardia, Ventricular - surgery; Topical Collection on Invasive Electrophysiology and Pacing; Treatment Outcome; Ventricular tachycardia; Antiarrhythmic drugs; Ablation timing; Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; Catheter ablation

Purpose of Review Optimal timing for catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia is an important yet unresolved subject. While it is clear that it is indicated with relatively advanced disease, it is still uncertain how early it should be recommended. In this review, we will focus on the status of...