Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Hemodynamic Support of Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation

Abstract

Ablation of unstable VTs can be safely supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, which allows rhythm stabilization with low procedure mortality, bridging decompensated patients to permanent LVAD or heart transplantation. Successful ablation is associated with better outcomes than unsuccessful ablation.