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Robotic Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: May 29, 2015
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Across an Inferior Vena Cava Filter.
Wassim Beladel1, Amine El Houari1, Karim Hasni2
1Department of Cardiology, Souss-Massa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Agadir, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, MAR.
Cureus
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Pulmonary vein isolation via a femoral approach is feasible in patients with inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. Careful technique and imaging guidance enabled successful catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in a patient with an IVC filter.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation is effective, especially when antiarrhythmic drugs fail.
- Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters pose challenges for standard transfemoral cardiac procedures.
- Managing atrial fibrillation in patients with IVC filters requires tailored approaches.
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