title: [Radiofrequency ablation of supraventricular tachycardia].
abstract: Most forms of supraventricular tachycardia are based on a reentry-mechanism which is maintained by a specific anatomic substrate (e.g., dual AV-nodal physiology, accessory pathway). Since this substrate is usually a very localized and well defined anatomical abnormality, focal thermocoagulation by radiofrequency energy is highly effective in restoring normal physiology, thereby offering definite cure to a high percentage of these patients. The present article summarizes pathophysiologic mechanisms as well as diagnostic electrophysiologic testing- and ablation-techniques. Clinical success and complications are discussed in the light of current indications for elective radiofrequency ablation of supraventricular tachycardias.
authors.affiliation: Kardiologische Abteilung, Universitätskliniken DIM, Kantonsspital Basel.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Osswald
mesh_terms: D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology; D006334:Heart Function Tests; D006801:Humans; D009434:Neural Pathways / Q000503:physiopathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013611:Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013612:Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Die Radiofrequenz-Ablation von supraventrikulären Tachykardien.