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ArticleInterdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery2024

Robotic-enhanced hybrid ablation for inappropriate sinus tachycardia: a world-first approach.

Zain Khalpey, Ujjawal Kumar, Alyssa Abraham, Yoaav Krauthammer

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Zain KhalpeyDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, HonorHealth, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA.ORCID 0009-0006-2607-5555
Ujjawal KumarDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, HonorHealth, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8655-5856
Alyssa AbrahamKhalpey AI Lab, Applied & Translational AI Research Institute (ATARI), Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA.
Yoaav KrauthammerDepartment of Electrophysiology, HonorHealth, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA.

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Abstract

We describe a world-first robotic ablation for inappropriate sinus tachycardia. A 26-year-old woman with refractory inappropriate sinus tachycardia underwent robotic-enhanced hybrid ablation, combining electrophysiological mapping with superior visualization and access compared to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approaches. Ablations normalized the heart rate from 120 to 70 bpm. At one- and six-month follow-ups, she reported symptom resolution and improved quality of life. Holter monitoring confirmed no tachycardic episodes. This presents a promising alternative for patients who have exhausted conventional treatments, potentially revolutionizing inappropriate sinus tachycardia management.

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Hybrid ablationInappropriate sinus tachycardiaRobotic cardiac surgery

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PMID39540761
PMCPMC11593499

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