Abstract
We investigated the usefulness of radiofrequency catheter ablation in preventing arrhythmia recurrences in 124 patients with a previous myocardial infarction and recurrent, hemodynamically tolerated ventricular tachycardia. The relationship between immediate and long-term results was investigated prospectively. Suppression of any sustained ventricular tachycardia was obtained in 73% of the patients; success was partial in 17% and failed in 10%. Event-free analysis showed a significantly lower ventricular tachycardia recurrence only in patients with a successful ablation procedure (P = .01).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 26-30 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Cardiology Review |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 14 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine