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ArticleEuropean heart journal. Case reports2024

3D-targeted, electrocardiographic imaging-aided stereotactic radioablation for ventricular tachycardia storm: a case report.

Yeşim S Kaya, Job Stoks, Colien Hazelaar, Wouter van Elmpt, Suzanne Gommers, Paul G A Volders, Karolien Verhoeven, Rachel M A Ter Bekke

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Article in European heart journal. Case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Excellent interobserver agreement and steep learning curve for target volume delineation for stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation using a commercial software.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 · 2025
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Yeşim S KayaDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center+, Postbus 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4149-4504
Job StoksDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center+, Postbus 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8881-5498
Colien HazelaarDepartment of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Doctor Tanslaan 12, 6229 ET Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0828-5874
Wouter van ElmptDepartment of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Doctor Tanslaan 12, 6229 ET Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8820-0784
Suzanne GommersDepartment of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Postbus 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5277-4054
Paul G A VoldersDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center+, Postbus 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2652-1598
Karolien VerhoevenDepartment of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Doctor Tanslaan 12, 6229 ET Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Rachel M A Ter BekkeDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center+, Postbus 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4278-0132

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR) is a promising non-invasive therapy for patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT). Accurate identification of the arrhythmogenic volume, or clinical target volume (CTV), on the radiotherapy (RT) 4D planning computed tomography (CT) scan is key for STAR efficacy and safety. This case report illustrates our workflow of electro-structural image integration for CTV delineation. Case summary: A 72-year-old man with ischaemic cardiomyopathy and VT storm, despite two (endocardial and epicardial) catheter-based ablations, was consented for STAR. A 3D electro-structural arrhythmia model was generated from co-registered electroanatomical voltage and activation maps, electrocardiographic (ECG) imaging, and the cardiac CT angiography scan (in ADAS 3D), pinpointing the VT isthmus and inferoapical VT exit. At this location, an area with short recovery times was found with ECG imaging. A multidisciplinary team delineated the CTV on the transmural ventricular myocardium, which was fused with the 4D planning CT scan using a digital images and communication in medicine (DICOM) radiotherapy file. The CTV was 63% smaller compared with using the conventional American Heart Association 17-segment approach (11 vs. 24 cm Discussion: We report a novel workflow for 3D-targeted and ECG imaging-aided CTV delineation for STAR, resulting in a smaller irradiated volume compared with segmental approaches. Acute and intermediate outcome and safety were favourable. Non-invasive ECG imaging at baseline and during induced VT holds promise for STAR guidance.

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Case reportCatheter ablationImage integrationStereotactic radiotherapyVentricular tachycardia

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PMCPMC11638725

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