Introduction: Mapping advances have expanded both the feasibility and benefits of ablation as a therapeutic approach, including in the treatment of two heart conditions that contribute to sudden cardiac death in young people: Brugada syndrome (BrS) and early repolarization syndrome (ERS). Although these conditions share a number of similarities, debates persist regarding the underlying pathophysiology and origin of the ventricular arrhythmias associated with them.
Areas Covered: By synthesizing available data (PubMed), including current recommendations, pathophysiological insights and case reports, patient registries, our aim is to elucidate and establish the nuanced role of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in therapeutic management.
Expert Opinion: RFA is a particularly promising approach in BrS, with a proven long-term benefit. Concerning ERS, RFA seems to be interesting at the price of more complex procedures with more nuanced results.
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