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Editorial
. 2024 Dec 26;27(1):euae306.
doi: 10.1093/europace/euae306.

Aiming for the STARs: radiotherapy for ventricular tachycardia-bright future or cosmic gamble?

José Luis Merino  1
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Editorial

Aiming for the STARs: radiotherapy for ventricular tachycardia-bright future or cosmic gamble?

José Luis Merino. Europace. .

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest: J.L.M. has received fees and honoraria for lectures, education, and scientific advice from Abbott, Biosense-Webster, Biotronik, iRhythm Technologies, Microport, and Zoll.

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Positive (+) and negative (−) characteristics, potential effects, and consequences of stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR). HF, heart failure; VT, ventricular tachycardia. *Includes intramural VT substrates, contraindications for endocardial ablation (e.g. LV thrombi), or challenges to endocardial or epicardial ablation, such as valvular prostheses or pericardial adhesions.
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