Expert Perspective: Pre-Procedural VT Substrate Determination-092320_Expert Perspective with Helmut Pürerfellner, MD_ Pre-Procedural VT Substrate Determination

092320_Expert Perspective with Helmut Pürerfellner, MD_ Pre-Procedural VT Substrate Determination

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Helmut Pürer-Wilner discusses the use of pre-interventional imaging in determining substrate for ventricular tachycardia (VT) procedures. He presents two cases where he used imaging techniques such as echocardiography, CT, and MRI to locate scar tissue and other abnormalities in the heart. He demonstrates how he uploads these images to a central network for analysis and then downloads 3D images of the scar tissue. Dr. Pürer-Wilner emphasizes the usefulness of pre-interventional imaging in guiding mapping and reducing procedure time, as well as preventing complications by identifying the location of coronary arteries and the phrenic nerve.

Keywords

pre-interventional imaging

substrate for ventricular tachycardia

echocardiography

MRI