Ablating Premature Ventricular Complexes: Justification, Techniques, and Outcomes

Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2015 Apr-Jun;11(2):109-20. doi: 10.14797/mdcj-11-2-109.

Abstract

We reviewed the underlying principles that allow for safe and effective ablation for premature ventricular complexes. Clinical scenarios that necessitate consideration for ablation, the underlying anatomy, and the unique consideration to maximize energy delivery without compromising safety are sequentially examined.

Keywords: ablation; anatomy; outflow tract; premature ventricular complexes; safety.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ablation Techniques* / adverse effects
  • Action Potentials
  • Animals
  • Electrocardiography
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology
  • Heart Conduction System / surgery*
  • Heart Rate
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventricular Premature Complexes / diagnosis
  • Ventricular Premature Complexes / physiopathology
  • Ventricular Premature Complexes / surgery*