Direct Current Ablation of Deep Substrate Arrhythmia

JACC Case Rep. 2020 Sep 15;2(11):1762-1765. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.06.043. eCollection 2020 Sep.

Abstract

Direct-current ablation has been reinvestigated in animal models with considerably good outcomes and safety margins. Its modified version using biphasic energy lowers the current density further, minimizing its complications. We report a first-in-human ablation of ventricular tachycardia using biphasic direct current with short-term success and no procedural complications. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

Keywords: direct-current ablation; electrophysiology; ventricular arrhythmia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports