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Robotics for catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias: Current technologies and practical approaches
Author(s) -
Bassil Guillaume,
Markowitz Steven M.,
Liu Christopher F.,
Thomas George,
Ip James E.,
Lerman Bruce B.,
Cheung Jim W.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.193
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1540-8167
pISSN - 1045-3873
DOI - 10.1111/jce.14380
Subject(s) - medicine , robotics , catheter ablation , cardiac electrophysiology , cardiac ablation , artificial intelligence , catheter , ablation , robot , electrophysiology , cardiology , computer science , surgery
Robotic technology has emerged as an important tool to facilitate catheter ablation of arrhythmias. Robotic cardiac electrophysiology technology includes remote magnetic navigation and manual robotic navigation. Robotics can confer advantages with respect to ease of catheter manipulation in anatomically challenging spaces, minimization of fluoroscopic exposure to both patients and operators, and reduction in operator fatigue. This review provides a comprehensive summary of robotic electrophysiology technology, its practical applications and its safety and efficacy for targeting cardiac arrhythmias.