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Jason C Rubenstein¹, Michael H Kim, Jason T Jacobson

¹Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 201 E. Huron, Chicago, Il 60611, USA.

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This case report details a novel approach for treating inappropriate sinus tachycardia. A combined epicardial and endocardial ablation successfully modified the sinus node while protecting the phrenic nerve.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Electrophysiology
Medical Technology

Background:

Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) can be debilitating.
Previous endocardial ablation for IST may be limited by phrenic nerve injury concerns.
Repeat ablation is sometimes necessary for refractory IST.

Observation:

A patient with recurrent IST after an unsuccessful endocardial ablation was treated.
The initial ablation was limited due to risks of phrenic nerve damage.

Findings:

A novel combined epicardial and endocardial ablation approach was employed.
This technique allowed for sinus node modification.
Simultaneous protection of the phrenic nerve was achieved using an epicardial balloon.

Implications:

This combined approach offers a potential solution for complex IST cases.
It may expand treatment options for patients with prior ablation limitations.
Phrenic nerve protection during ablation is crucial for patient safety.