Intracardiac echocardiography in paediatric and congenital cardiac ablation shortens procedure duration and improves success without complications.

Andrew Headrick Zhining Ou S Yukiko Asaki Susan P EtheridgeBenjamin HammondLindsey Gakenheimer-Smith Thomas A Pilcher Mary C Niu

Published in: 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 (2024)

Intracardiac echocardiography in paediatric and CHD ablations is safe and reduces procedure duration, fluoroscopy exposure, and arrhythmia recurrence. However, not every arrhythmia substrate requires ICE use. Thoughtful selection will ensure the judicious and strategic application of ICE to enhance outcomes.

Keyphrases

catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
left ventricular
atrial fibrillation
intensive care unit
pulmonary hypertension
emergency department
minimally invasive
computed tomography
heart failure
risk factors
amino acid
structural basis