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Case Reports
. 2020 Nov 21;9(1):362-366.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3530. eCollection 2021 Jan.

Linac-based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) of ventricular tachycardia: Case report and literature review

Alba Fiorentino  1 , Antonio Di Monaco  2 , Alessia Surgo  1 , Nicola Vitulano  2 , Fabiana Gregucci  1 , Elena Ludovico  3 , Roberta Carbonara  1 , Federico Quadrini  2 , Giuseppe Rubini  4 , Ilaria Bonaparte  1 , Massimo Grimaldi  2
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Linac-based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) of ventricular tachycardia: Case report and literature review

Alba Fiorentino et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Linac-based STereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) is a safety and effective approach for selected patients with ventricular arrhythmias.

Keywords: Stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation; electrical storm ‐ Italy.

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12‐lead ECG showing ventricular ectopy
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Treatment planning
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ICD interventions
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