Robotic-enhanced hybrid ablation for inappropriate sinus tachycardia: a world-first approach
We describe a world-first robotic ablation for inappropriate sinus tachycardia. A 26-year-old woman with refractory inappropriate sinus tachycardia underwent robotic-enhanced hybrid ablation, combining electrophysiological mapping with superior visualization and access compared to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) approaches. Ablations normalized the heart rate from 120 to 70 bpm. At one- and six-month follow-ups, she reported symptom resolution and improved quality of life. Holter monitoring confirmed no tachycardic episodes. This presents a promising alternative for patients who have exhausted conventional treatments, potentially revolutionizing inappropriate sinus tachycardia management.
Authors
- Ujjawal Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8655-5856)
- Yoaav Krauthammer
- Alyssa Abraham
- Zain Khalpey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2607-5555)
Institutions
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Cambridge School (PT)
- HonorHealth (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivae184
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.40