Affiliation:
1. Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Center IRCCS MultiMedica Sesto San Giovanni Milan Italy
2. Electrophysiology Department Salus Hospital Reggio Emilia Italy
Abstract
AbstractCatheter ablation (CA) of left atrial tachycardia adjacent to implanted septal closure devices represents a multifaceted challenge. We describe the case of a 57‐year‐old patient with remote percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect who underwent successful CA of left atrial tachycardia adjacent to the septal device using a transaortic approach and RF energy. Besides the technical difficulties and associated risks, interference between the device and applied RF parameters may limit ablation efficiency. Further research is required to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and optimal energy type/parameters when ablating arrhythmias adjacent to these devices.
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,General Medicine