title: [Radiofrequency ablation of left-sided atrioventricular accessory tract to treat supraventricular tachycardia].
abstract: Eleven procedures of radiofrequency catheter ablation of left-sided atrioventricular accessory tract were performed in 10 patients with atrioventricular reentry tachycardia aged 13-57 (32.7 +/- 13.2) years old. 10 patients, 9 with overt preexcitation syndrome and 1 with concealed bypath tract, had paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia refractory to drugs for 1-31 (7.8 +/- 9.8) years. The ablation was succeeded in 9 cases (90%). The accurate localization of the accessory tract and the operating skill of ablation electrode were the key factors of success in ablation and reducing exposure to x-ray.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Bejing.
authors.forename: Z W
authors.initials: ZW
authors.lastname: Ren
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004566:Electrodes; D005260:Female; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000601:surgery*; D014927:Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*