We examined the learning curve for radiofrequency ablation in pediatrics at a single
institution. The first 146 cases were retrospectively reviewed, including patients≤ 21 years …

IntroductionRadiofrequency catheter ablation is the mainstay of therapy for supraventricular
tachyarrhythmias. Conventional radiofrequency catheter ablation requires the use of …

Background Inadvertent atrioventricular block is a complication of radiofrequency ablation.
The present study is an analysis of the incidence, significance, and factors associated with …

This retrospective study was conducted to review the complications of lung radiofrequency
(RF) ablation and to clarify the effects of inflammation after lung RF ablation on mortality and …

Prolonged exposure to radiation during radiofrequency catheter ablation implies a potential
risk of radiodermatitis, neoplasm and genetic defects to the patient and to the operator …

Background Radiation exposure related to conventional tachyarrhythmia radiofrequency
catheter ablation (RFCA) carries small but not negligible stochastic and deterministic effects …

Abstract The HARMONIC project (Health Effects of Cardiac Fluoroscopy and Modern
Radiotherapy in Paediatrics) is a European study aiming to improve our understanding of …

BACKGROUND: The current standard of care for imaging during supraventricular
tachycardia (SVT) ablation uses fluoroscopy, which exposes otherwise healthy children to …

Results: Right ventricular (RV) outflow tract arrhythmias and other RV arrhythmias were
noted in 38 patients (35%) and 17 patients (15%), respectively. There were 5 (4.6%) left …

Objective To determine if lower starting pulse fluoroscopy rates lead to lower overall
radiation exposure without increasing complication rates or perceived procedure length or …