Superior vena cava stenosis after radiofrequency catheter ablation for electrical isolation of the superior vena cava.
Ectopic beats originating from the superior vena cava (SVC) may initiate atrial fibrillation. This report describes a patient undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation for electrical isolation of the SVC resulting in SVC stenosis. Noncircumferential lesion sets for SVC isolation to reduce ablation times may be preferred. (PACE 2010; e36-e38).
Kühne
Michael
M
From the Division of Cardiology, University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland. kuehnem@uhbs.ch
Schaer
Beat
B
Osswald
Stefan
S
Sticherling
Christian
C
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000601:surgery*; D018880:Atrial Premature Complexes / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome