ArticleJapanese journal of radiology2021
Linac-based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) for ventricular tachycardia: a treatment planning study.
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- Left atrial strain after paroxysmal atrial fibrillation linac-based cardiac radioablation in elderly population.The international journal of cardiovascular imaging · 2024Trial
- Linear accelerator-based stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in elderly: a prospective phase II trial.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2023Trial
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- Radiation therapy for ventricular arrhythmias.Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology · 2024Review
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- Noninvasive Mapping System for the Stereotactic Radioablation Treatment of Ventricular Tachycardia: A Case Description.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2024Article
- Response to the letter by Blank et al. regarding the article: 'LINAC-Based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in elderly: a prospective phase II trial'.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2024Article
- Phase II Trial of LINAC-Based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly: Planning and Dosimetric Point of View.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Article
- Stereotactic radiotherapy for ventricular tachycardia: A study protocol.F1000Research · 2023Article
- Non-Oncological Radiotherapy: A Review of Modern Approaches.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Review
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly: Worldwide Preliminary Data of LINAC-Based Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation Prospective Phase II Trial.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2022Article
- Radiosurgery in Treatment of Ventricular Tachycardia - Initial Experience Within the Polish SMART-VT Trial.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2022Article
- Linac-based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) of ventricular tachycardia: Case report and literature review.Clinical case reports · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectTo analyze geometrical approaches, prescription modalities, and delivery efficiency for linear accelerator (Linac)-based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) for ventricular tachycardia.
methodsThe anatomy and planning target volume (PTV) of the first Italian STAR patient were used. To assess geometrical approaches, 3 plans prescribed to 75% isodose-line, differing for number, length of arcs, and couch rotations, were generated and compared (Plans#1-3). Volumetric-arc with 6-MV flattening-filter-free (FFF) was employed. To evaluate prescription modality and delivery, the best geometrical plan was compared with other plans prescribed on 70%, 65%, and 60% isodose-line and with another one using 10MV-FFF beams (Plans#4-7).
resultsFor Plans#1-3, PTV coverage, mean cardiac dose, monitor units (MUs), and beam-delivery-time (BDT) were 96-98.5%, 4.9-5.2 Gy, 7047-7790, and 5-6 min, respectively. Plans#4-7 were similar in terms of mean cardiac dose, MUs and BDT to Plans#1-3, except in maximum dose and lower time for 10MV-FFF plan.
conclusionLinac-based STAR is safe and efficient in terms of BDT and MUs. To ensure high dose to PTV, different dose prescription modalities should be evaluated. The 10FFF approach was the faster but not suitable in patient with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
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