Bilateral thoracoscopic sympathectomy for cardiac denervation in pediatric population: Does Kuntz nerve cauterization have an impact on success?
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15652
Abstract: Cardiac sympathetic denervation (CSD) is an effective procedure for the treatment of inherited channelopathies. Left CSD has traditionally been recommended as neuromodulation to prevent arrhythmia episodes; however, it is thought that bilateral sympathectomy in combination… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac denervation; thoracoscopic sympathectomy; sympathectomy cardiac; bilateral thoracoscopic ... See more keywords
Video-assisted thoracoscopic cardiac denervation of refractory ventricular arrhythmias and electrical storms: a single-center series
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DOI: 10.1186/s13019-019-0838-6
Abstract: BackgroundThe combined treatment of beta-blockers with ablation and Implanted cardioverter defibrillation therapy, continues to be the mainstay treatment for ventricular arrhythmias (VAs). Despite treatment, some patients remain refractory. Recent studies have shown success rates using video-assisted… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac denervation; arrhythmias electrical; electrical storms; treatment ... See more keywords