Key result
Radiofrequency catheter ablation effectively eliminated atrial tachycardia near the apex of Koch's triangle in 100% of patients (6/6) without recurrence or heart block over 17.7 months.
Why the study?
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation safely and effectively eliminate atrial tachycardia near the apex of Koch's triangle?
Observational (n=6)
Does radiofrequency catheter ablation safely and effectively eliminate atrial tachycardia near the apex of Koch's triangle?
Radiofrequency catheter ablation can effectively and safely eliminate atrial tachycardia near the apex of Koch's triangle when using titrated energy and continuous monitoring of atrioventricular conduction.
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Supports ablation feasibility near Koch's apex with monitoring; leaves open need for larger prospective validation before wider use.
Lai et al. (1998) conducted an observational in Atrial tachycardia near the apex of Koch's triangle (n=6). Radiofrequency catheter ablation was evaluated on Elimination of atrial tachycardia without recurrence or heart block. Radiofrequency catheter ablation effectively eliminated atrial tachycardia near the apex of Koch's triangle in 100% of patients (6/6) without recurrence or heart block over 17.7 months.
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