Delayed Efficacy of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Intramural Ventricular Arrhythmias: Implications for Timing of Repeat Ablation and ICD Implantation

Authors

• Chukwuka Elendu
• Nwachukwu O Nwachukwu
• Courage O. Idahor, Henry Ford HealthFollow
• Chimaobi Nwevo
• Nwamaka Chidera Bob-Ume
• Ebuka C Ezeh

Recommended Citation

Elendu C, Nwachukwu NO, Idahor CO, Nwevo C, Bob-Ume NC, Ezeh EC. Delayed Efficacy of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Intramural Ventricular Arrhythmias: Implications for Timing of Repeat Ablation and ICD Implantation. Clin Case Rep. 2026;14(5):e72713.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2026

Publication Title

Clin Case Rep

Abstract

Delayed efficacy of radiofrequency catheter ablation may occur in intramural ventricular arrhythmias due to progressive lesion maturation rather than immediate procedural failure. Recognizing this phenomenon may prevent premature repeat ablation or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation. Careful post-procedural observation and reassessment are essential to optimize clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

PubMed ID

42148346

Volume

14

Issue

5

First Page

72713

Last Page

72713