EP on EP Episode 51 - Non-invasive Mapping & Ablation of VT-EP on EP Episode 51

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Video Summary

In a video interview, Dr. Phil Kukulich discusses his work in non-invasive mapping and ablation therapy. He explains that his interest in non-invasive alteration of physiological processes started during his fellowship, and he began researching how to achieve this. The current focus is on refractory ventricular tachycardia (VT), a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder. Dr. Kukulich and his team use advanced imaging tools such as MRI and PET to understand ventricular scar tissue and overlay this information with electrocardiographic imaging (ECGI). The goal is to develop image-guided ablation therapy to treat VT effectively and safely. While the therapy is still being refined, the results so far have been promising for both ischemic and non-ischemic VT. Dr. Kukulich emphasizes the importance of carefully considering the risks and benefits before using non-invasive therapies in patients who have not exhausted other treatment options. However, he believes that image-guided ablation is an exciting area with great potential for future advancements.

Keywords

non-invasive mapping

ablation therapy

ventricular tachycardia

image-guided ablation

future advancements