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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Delayed Efficacy of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Intramural Ventricular Arrhythmias: Implications for Timing of Repeat Ablation and ICD Implantation.

Chukwuka Elendu, Nwachukwu O Nwachukwu, Courage O Idahor, Chimaobi Nwevo, Nwamaka Chidera Bob-Ume, Ebuka C Ezeh

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Chukwuka ElenduFederal University Teaching Hospital Owerri Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0249-1865
Nwachukwu O NwachukwuDarlington Memorial Hospital Darlington UK.
Courage O IdahorHenry Ford Health Detroit USA.
Chimaobi NwevoNYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Brooklyn USA.
Nwamaka Chidera Bob-UmeAll Saints University College of Medicine Kingstown Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Ebuka C EzehEnugu State University College of Medicine Enugu Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Delayed efficacy of radiofrequency catheter ablation may occur in intramural ventricular arrhythmias due to progressive lesion maturation rather than immediate procedural failure. Recognizing this phenomenon may prevent premature repeat ablation or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation. Careful post-procedural observation and reassessment are essential to optimize clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

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arrhythmia‐induced cardiomyopathydelayed ablation efficacyICD timingintramural ventricular arrhythmiasradiofrequency catheter ablation

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PMID42148346
PMCPMC13176882

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