Stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation for refractory scar-related ventricular tachycardia.

Heart Rhythm : the Official Journal of the Heart Rhythm Society
Carola GianniAmin Al-Ahmad

Abstract

Recently, stereotactic radiosurgery has been applied to arrhythmias (stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation [STAR]), with promising results reported in patients with refractory scar-related ventricular tachycardia (VT), a cohort with known high morbidity and mortality. Herein, we describe our experience with STAR, detailing its early and mid- to long-term results. This is a pilot prospective study of patients undergoing STAR for refractory scar-related VT. The anatomical target for radioablation was defined on the basis of the clinical VT morphology, electroanatomic mapping, and study-specific preprocedural imaging with cardiac computed tomography. The target volume was treated with a prescription radiation dose of 25 Gy delivered in a single fraction by CyberKnife in an outpatient setting. Ventricular arrhythmias and radiation-related adverse events were monitored at follow-up to determine STAR efficacy and safety. Five patients (100% men; mean age 63 ± 12 years; 80% with ischemic cardiomyopathy; left ventricular ejection fraction 34% ± 15%) underwent STAR. Radioablation was delivered in 82 ± 11 minutes without acute complications. During a mean follow-up of 12 ± 2 months, all patients experienced clinically significant mid- to...Continue Reading

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