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Robotic Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: May 29, 2015
Pulse Field Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Targeting the Persistent Superior Vena Cava
Sara Vázquez-Calvo1, Vladimir Poletaev1, Atul Verma1
1McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada.
Abstract:
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare vascular anomaly that can act as a trigger for atrial fibrillation (AF). Thermal ablation in this region carries a notable risk. Pulse field ablation (PFA), a non-thermal modality, offers a safer alternative. We report the first case of successful PLSVC isolation using the PulseSelect catheter in a patient with recurrent persistent AF. The procedure was performed without complications, and no arrhythmia recurrence was observed at 6 months. This case supports the feasibility and safety of PLSVC isolation using PFA, highlighting its role in managing arrhythmia in patients with this venous anomaly.
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