Cardiac stereotactic radiation therapy: Charting a course through unchartered waters
2021; Elsevier BV; Volume: 18; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.08.014
ISSN1556-3871
AutoresPaul C. Zei, William H. Sauer,
Tópico(s)Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
ResumoWhen Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 hoping to find a trade route to Asia, he used a map created by the German cartographer Henricus Martellus. This map displayed the world as it was known to Europeans based on the available knowledge at the time from the most experienced travelers. The famous journeys of Marco Polo, Norse legends, and stories from Portuguese explorers were incorporated into this early version of a global map. Of course, the map did not have any information on the "new world," but it was a map nonetheless and was helpful in planning the ambitious adventures of Columbus and his shipmates. Recommendations regarding cardiac stereotactic body radiotherapy for treatment refractory ventricular tachycardiaHeart RhythmVol. 18Issue 12PreviewVentricular tachycardia (VT) is a potentially lethal complication of structural heart disease. Despite optimal management, a subgroup of patients continue to suffer from recurrent VT. Recently, cardiac stereotactic body radiotherapy (CSBRT) has been introduced as a treatment option in patients with VT refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs and catheter ablation. Full-Text PDF Open Access
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