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Fluoroless ablation of right-sided supraventricular tachycardia: a step-by-step approach and retrospective case series

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  • David Altmann

  • Dorian Garin

  • Etienne Delacrétaz

  • Stéphane Cook

  • Mario Togni

  • Hari Vivekanantham

  • July 9, 2026

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    Fluoroscopy has significant long-term risks for patients and healthcare workers, prompting the need for alternative techniques in electrophysiology.

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    The article presents a fluoroless catheter ablation approach for right-sided supraventricular tachycardia, evaluated through a retrospective case series.

  • 3

    Eighty-six patients underwent ablation using a zero-fluoroscopy strategy between May 2024 and April 2025, demonstrating its feasibility and safety.

  • 4

    The CARTO™ 3 electroanatomic mapping system is utilized to guide catheter navigation without ionizing radiation during procedures.

  • 5

    The zero-fluoroscopy approach eliminates the need for lead aprons, reducing orthopedic injury risks associated with prolonged radiation exposure.

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Fluoroless ablation of right-sided supraventricular tachycardia: a step-by-step approach and retrospective case series

  • by David Altmann, Dorian Garin, Etienne Delacrétaz, Stéphane Cook, Mario Togni, Hari Vivekanantham

  • July 9, 2026

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