Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) for refractory ventricular tachycardia– the initial Australian experience [www.heartrhythmjournal.com] Only 9 survived the blanking period. All treatments (25 Gy in one fraction) were delivered without anesthesia. I can say from experience that a Stereotactic biopsy is painful without anesthesia . I had about 7 after a mammogram showed 16 suspected masses. I had to stay very still while a large metal arm was positioned and then stared to drill very slowly into my body. I hope it’s different for a heart… https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198868,198868#msg-198868 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:53:05 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198868,198868#msg-198868 Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) for refractory ventricular tachycardia– the initial Australian experience https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198868,198868#msg-198868 www.heartrhythmjournal.com]

Only 9 survived the blanking period.

All treatments (25 Gy in one fraction) were delivered without anesthesia.

I can say from experience that a Stereotactic biopsy is painful without anesthesia . I had about 7 after a mammogram showed 16 suspected masses. I had to stay very still while a large metal arm was positioned and then stared to drill very slowly into my body. I hope it’s different for a heart…]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:31:34 +0000