Radiofrequency catheter ablation for electrical isolation of the superior vena cava can cause SVC stenosis, suggesting noncircumferential lesion sets may be preferred.
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation for electrical isolation of the superior vena cava cause SVC stenosis?
Radiofrequency catheter ablation for electrical isolation of the superior vena cava can result in SVC stenosis, suggesting that noncircumferential lesion sets may be preferred.
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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 et al. (Mon,) reported a other. Radiofrequency catheter ablation for electrical isolation of the superior vena cava can cause SVC stenosis, suggesting noncircumferential lesion sets may be preferred.