Catheter ablation of typical right atrial flutter in a 20-day-old neonate with tachycardiomyopathy
Tiago Luiz Luz Leiria1,2, Israel Wolski Cabral1, Stephanie Schäfer1
1Cardiology Institute Porto Alegre Brazil.
Journal of Arrhythmia
|February 9, 2024
Abstract
Background:
Fetal echocardiography can diagnose neonatal atrial flutter, which can cause heart failure in newborns. Little is known about catheter ablation in this population.
Methods:
Case report that aimed to review a successful ablation in a 20-day-old patient with refractory atrial flutter.
Results:
This is the first report of a successful neonatal atrial flutter ablation without any early recurrence after the procedure.
Conclusions:
Atrial flutter ablation performed on newborns is a reliable and long-lasting treatment option.


