Key result
Percutaneous radio-frequency ablation of a left atrial focus eliminated incessant atrial premature beats and led to normalization of clinical status and left ventricular systolic function.
Why the study?
Does percutaneous RF ablation of a left atrial focus improve clinical status and ventricular function in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy and incessant atrial premature beats?
Population
A patient presenting with dilated non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, severely altered left ventricular ejection…
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May support ablation for ectopy-induced cardiomyopathy; case report leaves open need for prospective confirmation.
Case Report (n=1)
Does percutaneous RF ablation of a left atrial focus improve clinical status and ventricular function in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy and incessant atrial premature beats?
Frequent atrial premature beats can cause arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy, which is reversible with successful radio-frequency ablation.
Vervueren et al. (2012) conducted a case report in Dilated non-ischemic cardiomyopathy with incessant atrial premature beats (n=1). Percutaneous radio-frequency ablation was evaluated on Normalization of clinical status, atrial and ventricular dimensions, and left ventricular systolic function. Percutaneous radio-frequency ablation of a left atrial focus eliminated incessant atrial premature beats and led to normalization of clinical status and left ventricular systolic function.
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