Dataset Information

Short-term and long-term effects of noninvasive cardiac radioablation for ventricular tachycardia: A single-center case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Noninvasive cardiac radioablation is reported to be effective and safe for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia (VT).

Objective

This study aimed to analyze the acute and long-term effects of VT radioablation.

Methods

Patients with intractable VT or premature ventricular contraction (PVC)-induced cardiomyopathy were included in this study and treated using a single-fraction 25-Gy dose of cardiac radioablation. To quantitatively analyze the acute response after treatment, continuous electrocardiography monitoring was performed from 24 hours before to 48 hours after irradiation and at the 1-month follow-up. Long-term clinical safety and efficacy were assessed 1-year follow-up.