[Single-catheter approach to radiofrequency current ablation of accessory pathway in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with recurrent rapid atrial fibrillation].
Twelve patients with WPW were treated by single-catheter ablation. Eight patients had the histories of recurrent rapid atrial fibrillation(Af) and refractory to antiarrhythmic agents. Ventricular rate varied between 250-300 bpm. Defibrillation was needed in three patients, and one had syncope. All patients were treated successfully by ablation of accessory pathway with single-catheter approach and no Af occurred during the procedures. This result suggests that the single-catheter ablation may be an effective and feasible treatment for these patients with WPW and may be helpful in avoiding Af in multiple-catheter introducing procedure.
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Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Hunan Medical University, Changsha 410011.
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Shen
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D000328:Adult; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014927:Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery