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. 2024 Oct 31;26(11):euae272. doi: 10.1093/europace/euae272

Table of advice.

Catheter ablation of VAs prior to LVAD implantation

Advice Evidence Strength
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 graphic file with name euae272il1.jpg
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 graphic file with name euae272il4.jpg
An electrophysiology study prior to LVAD implantation in selected patients with suspected epicardial substrate to guide peri-implantation surgical VA ablation. OPN graphic file with name euae272il4.jpg