Patrick Maguire
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About
Patrick Maguire is a pioneering figure at the intersection of radiation oncology and cardiac electrophysiology, best known for his foundational work in developing stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR). His research focuses on the noninvasive application of high-dose, precisely targeted radiation to treat cardiac arrhythmias, a field he helped launch. Maguire’s most significant contribution is the first-in-human delivery of STAR for ventricular tachycardia (VT) at Stanford University in 2012, using a robotic CyberKnife system. This landmark achievement, detailed in his highly cited 2010 paper (174 citations) on creating atrial ablation lesions, demonstrated that focused radiation could serve as a noninvasive alternative to catheter ablation. His subsequent 2016 treatment planning study (30 citations) further refined the dosimetric approach for VT, establishing the technical framework that has enabled clinical adoption worldwide. Maguire’s work has fundamentally shifted the paradigm for treating complex arrhythmias, offering a scarless, noninvasive option for patients with refractory VT. With his early proof-of-concept studies and clinical translation, he remains a central figure in the emerging field of cardiac radioablation, bridging oncology and cardiology to create a new therapeutic modality.
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