On Tuesday 19 March 2024, A.M.E. Noten will defend the doctoral thesis titled: ‘Robotic Innovations in Cardiac Electrophysiology'.
- Promotor
- Co-promotor
- Date
- Tuesday 19 Mar 2024, 15:30 - 17:00
- Type
- PhD defence
- Space
- Professor Andries Querido room
- Building
- Education Center
- Location
- Erasmus MC
Brief summary of the doctoral thesis:
Two decades ago, robotic technologies were first introduced in the treatment of arrhythmias by catheter ablation. Currently, robotic magnetic navigation (RMN) is the most widely used robotic technology in the field. In the current thesis, the latest developments of RMN guided catheter ablation are studied. For example, we investigated a new feature that provides feedback on the quality of the contact between the ablation catheter and the myocardium. In addition, we investigated various applications of the RMN system in combination with dipole density mapping in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial tachycardia. Furthermore, a new way of working with the RMN system in the ablation of atrial fibrillation was described, which also led to improved outcomes in a multi-center study. Compared to the manual approach, robotic ablation appeared to have improved outcomes in the treatment of children with various arrhythmias. Finally, a consensus document was presented containing practical recommendations on how to work with the RMN system. This thesis contributes to the further implementation of robotic technologies in the daily practice of cardiac electrophysiology.
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The public defence will begin exactly at 15.30 hrs. The doors will be closed once the public defence starts, latecomers can access the hall via the fourth floor. Due to the solemn nature of the ceremony, we recommend that you do not take children under the age of 6 to the first part of the ceremony.
