ReviewCurrent cardiology reports2021
Into a Fluoroless Future: an Appraisal of Fluoroscopy-Free Techniques in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Zero-fluoroscopy versus fluoroscopy-guided catheter ablation in ventricular arrhythmia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Narra J · 2025Pooled it
- When low is not low enough: zero-fluoroscopy atrial fibrillation ablation using the VARIPULSE™ pulsed field system-a prospective single-center study.Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing · 2026Article
- Safety and Efficacy of TEE Guidance in Electrophysiological Procedures Without Fluoroscopy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Maternal heart failure: state-of-the-art review.Heart failure reviews · 2025Review
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- The Fluoroless Future in Electrophysiology: A State-of-the-Art Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Safety and efficacy of zero-fluoroscopy catheter ablation for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in Chinese children.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThere are risks to both patients and electrophysiology providers from radiation exposure from fluoroscopic imaging, and there is increased interest in fluoroscopic reduction. We review the imaging tools, their applications, and current uses to eliminate fluoroscopy. RECENT
findingsMultiple recent studies provide supporting evidence for the transition to fluoroscopy-free techniques for both ablations and device implantation. The most frequently used alternative imaging approaches include intracardiac echocardiography, cardiac MRI guidance, and 3D electroanatomic mapping systems. Electroanatomic mapping and intracardiac echocardiography originally used to augment fluoroscopy imaging are now replacing the older imaging technique. The data supports that the future of electrophysiology can be fluoroscopy-free or very low fluoroscopy for the vast majority of cases. As provider and institution experience grows with these techniques, many EP labs may choose to completely forego the use of fluoroscopy. Trainees will benefit from early experience with these techniques.
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