One heart, two minds.
A case of complex atrial tachyarrhythmias following orthotopic heart transplantation is presented. The ablation strategy in such a situation and the outcome achieved are discussed.
Lau
Ernest W
EW
University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada. ernest.lau@btinternet.com
Birnie
David H
DH
D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D001282:Atrial Flutter / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*