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Catheter Ablation in Combination With Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: February 26, 2013
Ablation of Epicardial Posteroseptal Accessory Pathway With Anomalous Coronary Sinus Drainage Into Left Atrium
Jie Yang1, Xin Zhao1, Mengmeng Li1
1Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China.
Insights
Catheter ablation for epicardial accessory pathways (APs) is challenging with coronary sinus (CS) variations. This case shows successful redo ablation at the epicardial basal crux for APs in anomalous CS drainage.
Area of Science:
- Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Catheter ablation of epicardial accessory pathways (APs) presents challenges, particularly in patients with coronary sinus (CS) anatomical variations.
- Anomalous drainage of the CS into the left atrium can further complicate ablation strategies.
Background:
Catheter ablation of epicardial accessory pathways (APs) remains challenging, especially in patients with anatomical variations to the coronary sinus (CS).
Case Summary:
We report a redo ablation case: A patient with an anomalous CS drainage into the left atrium, diagnosed with epicardial AP-mediated tachycardia, underwent successful ablation at the epicardial basal crux after failed previous endocardial ablation at the bilateral posterior septum.
Discussion:
This case demonstrates that ablation at the epicardial basal crux is safe and effective for epicardial APs associated with CS anatomical variations.
Take-Home Message:
For treating tachycardia mediated by epicardial APs in patients with anomalous CS drainage into the left atrium, meticulous mapping and ablation targeting AP potential in the epicardial posteroseptal region may be safe and effective.
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