The 2019 HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias-Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias Executive Summary

Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias Executive Summary

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The 2019 HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS expert consensus statement provides recommendations for catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias, including comprehensive clinical evaluation, imaging tests, and follow-up for risk assessment. Specific recommendations are given for different types of ventricular arrhythmias in various cardiac conditions. The goal is to reduce recurrent ventricular arrhythmias and improve patient outcomes. The document also discusses mapping techniques, intraprocedural imaging, and patient care during catheter ablation procedures. It mentions studies on substrate-based ablation strategies for post-MI VT and their potential benefits. Guidelines and recommendations for postprocedural care after VT catheter ablation are provided, including management of access sites, anticoagulation, and complications. The document also offers comprehensive guidelines for the catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias, covering patient selection, procedural techniques, complications management, and follow-up strategies. Specialized facilities and expertise are emphasized for complex procedures.

Keywords

catheter ablation

ventricular arrhythmias

clinical evaluation

imaging tests

risk assessment

mapping techniques

intraprocedural imaging

patient care

substrate-based ablation

post-MI VT