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Zero-Fluoroscopy May Match Standard VA Ablation

Meta-analysis finds similar safety, success rate, recurrence risk vs. fluoroscopy-guided procedures.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 11, 2026

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    Zero-fluoroscopy (ZF) catheter ablation is compared to nonzero-fluoroscopy (NZF) in ventricular arrhythmias.

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    The meta-analysis includes nine cohort studies and 1,408 patients.

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    No significant difference in acute procedural success was observed.

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    ZF may lead to shorter procedural times.

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    Safety outcomes are similar between ZF and NZF.

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    Recurrence rates slightly favor ZF.

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    Variability in follow-up and techniques may affect outcomes.

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    ZF is considered a non-inferior alternative to fluoroscopy techniques.

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Zero-Fluoroscopy May Match Standard VA Ablation

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 11, 2026

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