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ReviewJournal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing2026

Advancements in mapping, cardiac imaging, and ablation techniques for the management of ventricular tachycardias.

Alejandro Sanchez-Nadales, Richard Amoateng, Aamir Husain Twing, Andres Sanchez-Nadales, Khaled Abdelhady, Sukit Ringwala, Dana Johnson

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Review in Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing, 2026. 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 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Cardiac magnetic resonance parameters and ventricular tachycardia recurrence after catheter ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Alejandro Sanchez-NadalesDepartment of Medicine-Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA. Asanc86@uic.edu.
Richard AmoatengDepartment of Medicine-Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA.
Aamir Husain TwingDepartment of Medicine-Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA.
Andres Sanchez-NadalesDepartment of Medicine-Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA.
Khaled AbdelhadyDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
Sukit RingwalaDepartment of Medicine-Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA.
Dana JohnsonDepartment of Medicine-Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ventricular tachycardias represent a complex clinical challenge, particularly due to the intricate arrhythmic circuits and diverse substrates found in ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies. This review explores the significant advancements in mapping, imaging, and ablation technologies that have transformed the management strategies for ventricular arrhythmias. Recent innovations such as pulsed-field ablation and high-resolution imaging modalities like cardiac magnetic resonance and multi-detector computed tomography have refined our approach to ablate ventricular tachycardias. The evolution of surgical and hybrid ablation techniques also highlights an adaptive response to cases unmanageable by conventional interventions. Furthermore, we discuss the integration of new diagnostic tools and detailed substrate analysis, which are pivotal in enhancing procedural outcomes and reducing recurrence. This synthesis of current practices with emerging technologies offers a promising direction toward more effective and personalized management of VT, underlining the need for continuous advancement in both technological capabilities and procedural strategies.

Indexed as

Body Surface Potential MappingCardiac Imaging TechniquesCatheter AblationTachycardia, VentricularElectrophysiologic Techniques, CardiacHumansSurgery, Computer-AssistedTreatment OutcomeCardiac computed tomographyCardiac magnetic resonanceElectro-anatomical mappingIntracardiac echocardiographyPulse field ablationSurgical ablationVentricular tachycardia

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PMID42018058
PMCPMC13585794

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