Improvement of ventricular function after atrioventricular junction ablation in a patient with atrial flutter after Mustard's operation.
Arrhythmias are common problems following Mustard's operation for D-transposition of the great arteries. A 19-year-old male is presented who was diagnosed at birth with D-transposition of the great arteries and a right aortic arch and underwent a Mustard procedure at 12 months of age. He developed sinus node dysfunction and atrial flutter unresponsive to antiarrhythmic drugs and dual chamber pacing. Following complete heart block with radiofrequency catheter ablation of the atrioventricular junction, the patient's heart was paced in VVIR mode. Ventricular function improved after the ablation and persisted in two years' follow-up.
Tang
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Department of Medicine (Cardiology), University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ontario. ttang@heartinst.on.ca
Morton
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Green
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Beanlands
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D000328:Adult; D001282:Atrial Flutter / Q000209:etiology*; D002036:Bundle of His / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006327:Heart Block / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014188:Transposition of Great Vessels / Q000601:surgery*; D018497:Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / Q000601:surgery; D016278:Ventricular Function, Right / Q000502:physiology