A Comprehensive Review on Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR): Pioneering a New Era in Arrhythmia Management.
| Autor: | Thawkar VN; Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND., Taksande K; Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Oct 01; Vol. 16 (10), pp. e70601. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 01 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.70601 |
| Abstrakt: | Stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR) is an innovative treatment modality that leverages advanced imaging techniques and focused radiation to target arrhythmogenic foci within the heart, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional catheter ablation methods. Arrhythmias, characterized by irregular heartbeats, pose significant health risks, including heart failure and stroke, particularly among older adults. Traditional management approaches, such as pharmacological therapies and catheter ablation, often face efficacy, safety, and recurrence limitations. STAR addresses these challenges by utilizing high-precision stereotactic technology to deliver targeted radiation, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues while maximizing therapeutic effects. This review explores the mechanisms, clinical indications, procedural techniques, and outcomes associated with STAR. Recent clinical studies demonstrate that STAR provides comparable efficacy to catheter ablation, with a favorable safety profile, making it a promising option for patients who have not responded to conventional treatments. Integrating STAR into arrhythmia management protocols may enhance patient outcomes and reduce the burden of recurrent arrhythmias. As research in this field advances, STAR holds the potential to reshape the landscape of arrhythmia treatment, providing new hope for patients suffering from these complex conditions. This review aims to elucidate the significance of STAR in modern arrhythmia management and to encourage further exploration and clinical application of this pioneering technique. Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Thawkar et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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