The Lead Episode 111: A Discussion of Computed Tomography-Guided-Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia: The InEurHeart Multicentric Randomized Control Trial

Description

This late-breaking randomized trial, published online on April 26, 2025 in Heart Rhythm, demonstrated that using CT scan guidance for ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation significantly shortens procedure time while maintaining a safety profile comparable to conventional methods. In essence, CT-guided ablation offers a faster, equally safe alternative for VT treatment. A discussion of the late breakers was recorded live in San Diego at Heart Rhythm 2025.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate that using CT scan guidance for ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation significantly shortens procedure time.

Article Authors and Podcast Contributors

Article Authors

Frederic Sacher, Tobias Reichlin, Mathieu Le Bloa, Gregoire Massoulie, Xavier Waintraub, Philippe Maury, Daniel Scherr, Romain Tixier, Benoit Guy-Moyat, Josselin Duchateau, Christian Meyer, Melanie Gunawardene, Noemie Bronnec, Estelle Gandjbakhch, Nicolas Derval, Roland Tilz, Mélèze Hocini, Thomas Deneke, Thomas Pambrun, Helmut Pürerfellner, Florian Englert, Elena Sauer, Pierre Jais, Antoine Benard and Hubert Cochet

Podcast Contributors

Jason T. Jacobson, MD, FHRS, Westchester Medical Center - New York Medical College
Natalia A. Trayanova, PhD, FHRS, Johns Hopkins University
Timm-Michael Dickfield, MD, PhD, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Faculty and Disclosures

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Host Disclosure(s):

J. Jacobson:

Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Zoll Medical, Abbott Medical, Vektor Medical
Stocks, Privately Held: Atlas 5D
Research: CardioFocus, Inc.

Contributor Disclosure(s):

T. Dickfield:

Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Impulse Dynamics USA
Stock Options, Privately Held: inHeart

N. Trayanova:

Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Medtronic Inc., Volta Medical, Catheter Precision, Mediasphere Medical, Medical Device Business Services
Research: National Institutes of Health

Staff Disclosure(s) (note: HRS staff are NOT in control of educational content. Disclosures are provided solely for full transparency to the learner):

S. Sailor: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
S. Colbert: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

No Credit Offered