Table of advice.
Catheter ablation of VAs prior to LVAD implantation
Advice | Evidence | Strength |
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Advice TO DO | ||
Optimization of the haemodynamic status and careful assessment of potential risks and benefits of catheter ablation of VAs in LVAD candidates. | OPN |
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May be Appropriate TO DO | ||
An ablation procedure prior to LVAD implantation in patients with a history of recurrent VAs to reduce the arrhythmia burden. | OPN |
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An electrophysiology study prior to LVAD implantation in selected patients with suspected epicardial substrate to guide peri-implantation surgical VA ablation. | OPN |
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