Predictors of crossover to a left ventricular approach for atrioventricular junction ablation.
In a retrospective analysis of patients referred for atrioventricular node radiofrequency ablation, male gender and a history of hypertension were found to be predictors of crossover to a left ventricular approach for success. This subgroup of patients may benefit from early crossover if initial attempts at right-sided ablation fail.
Zivin
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109-0022, USA.
Knight
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Souza
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Bahu
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M
Weiss
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Goyal
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R
Daoud
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EG
Man
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Strickberger
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SA
Morady
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D000368:Aged; D001283:Atrioventricular Node / Q000601:surgery*; D002036:Bundle of His / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies