Nonfluoroscopic Ablation in the Setting of Congenital Heart Disease

Vincent C Thomas1, Bhavya Trivedi2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.

Insights

Nonfluoroscopic ablation shows promise for patients with congenital heart disease. This study reviews techniques for procedural safety and the advantages of 3D mapping in structural heart disease cases.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) presents unique challenges for cardiac ablation procedures.
  • Traditional fluoroscopy-based methods carry risks, especially in complex cardiac anatomies.