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A Case of Wide Complex Tachycardia in a Patient with a Biventricular Assist Device.

Authors :
Abrams, Mark P.
Whang, William
Iyer, Vivek
Garan, Hasan
Biviano, Angelo
Source :
JAFIB: Journal of Atrial Fibrillation. Feb/Mar2016, Vol. 8 Issue 5, p29-31. 3p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

This case report highlights the variety of wide complex tachycardias, and the need for their prompt management, in the growing population of patients with circulatory support devices. We present a case that demonstrates how a wide complex supraventricular tachycardia in a patient with a biventricular assist device can be safely and effectively targeted for treatment using percutaneous radiofrequency catheter ablation, allowing for clinical improvement, weaning of RVAD treatment, and discharge home with LVAD alone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19416911
Volume :
8
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
JAFIB: Journal of Atrial Fibrillation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
115317926