Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardias Using Remote Magnetic Navigation: A Consecutive Case–Control Study

Abstract

The use of MNS offers advantages for ablation of NSHD-VT, while it offers similar efficacy for SHD-VT. (J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, Vol. 23, pp. 948-954, September 2012).

Robotic navigation for catheter ablation: benefits and challenges

“…The authors of the review concluded that although the data for remote magnetic navigation for scar-related VT ablation are promising, more comparative and randomized studies are needed to assess superiority [88]. Studies published after this review have further established that remote magnetic navigation have at least similar efficacy compared with manual VT ablation, with a low complication rate [91]. This technique has also demonstrated safety and efficacy in ablating VT storm in ICD-implanted ischemic cardiomyopathy patients [92].…”

Acute and long term outcomes of catheter ablation using remote magnetic navigation for the treatment of electrical storm in patients with severe ischemic heart failure

“…Manipulating a catheter in some positions has also been associated with an increase in the risk of major procedure-related complications, including pericardial effusion or tamponade [10]. Mapping and ablation using a remote magnetic navigation (RMN) may offer advantages during VT procedure compared to manual techniques [11][12][13]. Moreover, especially for severe IHF (SIHF) patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than 30%, available experience on long-term outcomes of ES treated by acute catheter ablation with RMN is still limited.…”

Comparison of remote magnetic navigation ablation and manual ablation of idiopathic ventricular arrhythmia after failed manual ablation

“…Previous reports have shown that catheter ablation using RMN is more effective and safe with idiopathic VA as compared with VA associated with structural heart disease [21][22][23][24]. These reports showed that catheter ablation using RMN was effective and safe with VA originating from the different LV sites including fascicles, papillary muscle, and aortic cusps.…”