Transcatheter radiofrequency ablation successfully eliminated the junctional focus in a 10-month-old infant with refractory congenital junctional ectopic tachycardia.
Case Report (n=1)
Does transcatheter radiofrequency ablation successfully treat congenital junctional ectopic tachycardia in an infant?
Transcatheter radiofrequency ablation can be successfully used to treat refractory congenital junctional ectopic tachycardia in small children, potentially offering a safer alternative to high voltage DC shock ablation.
Congenital junctional tachycardia is a difficult-to-control rhythm in children which has a high mortality rate with current management. A 10-month-old child followed since birth with the diagnosis of congenital junctional ectopic tachycardia is reported. He failed treatment with multiple antiarrhythmic agents, and underwent an electrophysiology study. The junctional focus was successfully ablated using transcatheter radiofrequency energy. This technique may be safer than high voltage DC shock ablation, particularly in small children.
Hare et al. (Fri,) conducted a case report in Congenital junctional ectopic tachycardia (n=1). Transcatheter radiofrequency ablation was evaluated on Successful ablation of the junctional focus. Transcatheter radiofrequency ablation successfully eliminated the junctional focus in a 10-month-old infant with refractory congenital junctional ectopic tachycardia.