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ReviewArrhythmia & electrophysiology review2026

Ablation Methods and Catheter Settings for Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation: A Bench to Bedside Review: Part 2.

Maria Niespialowska-Steuden, John Silberbauer, Jaffar Al-Sheikhli, Rafaella Siang, Joseph Mayer, Tarvinder Dhanjal

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Review in Arrhythmia & electrophysiology review, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Maria Niespialowska-SteudenDepartment of Cardiology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1839-9465
John SilberbauerDepartment of Cardiology, Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2245-7285
Jaffar Al-SheikhliDepartment of Cardiology, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Coventry, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6916-5472
Rafaella SiangDepartment of Cardiology, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Coventry, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6750-8544
Joseph MayerDepartment of Cardiology, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Coventry, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8882-7357
Tarvinder DhanjalDepartment of Cardiology, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Coventry, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5806-8567

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Catheter ablation remains a cornerstone in the treatment of ventricular tachycardia (VT) in structural heart disease. Part 1 of this review focused on the principles and technical aspects of radiofrequency (RF) ablation. Part 2 explores alternative strategies designed to overcome the limitations of conventional RF, in particular, achieving transmurality in complex or deep intramuscular substrates. We critically evaluate the mechanisms, evidence and clinical applications of bipolar RF ablation, pulsed-field ablation (PFA), ultra-low-temperature cryoablation (ULTC) and venous ethanol and needle ablation. Despite the rapid expansion ofthe technological armamentarium, current clinical evidence remains limited. The data supporting long-term safety and durability are predominantly based on preclinical and small observational studies. We advocate for continued investigation into these specialised techniques to provide a more tailored, patient-specific approach to VT management.

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catheter ablationpulsed field ablationultra-low-temperature cryoablationVentricular tachycardia

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PMCPMC13187936

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