Timing of Ablation in ECMO-Supported Electrical Storm: A One-Size-Fits-All Approach is Inadequate for Different Substrates
By
Pierre-Grégoire Guinot
Charles Guenancia
April 28, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Timing of Ablation in ECMO-Supported Electrical Storm: A One-Size-Fits-All Approach is Inadequate for Different Substrates
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition
Key Mechanisms Clarify the differences in arrhythmogenic substrates between AMI and HFrEF.
Target Population
Care Setting
Key Highlights
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
A d d a n o t e o n t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f e t i o l o g y - s t r a t i f i e d r e p o r t i n g .
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with electrical storm on VA-ECMO, particularly those with HFrEF
Ablation may benefit those where arrhythmia is the primary hemodynamic driver
Clinical Best Practices
References