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Superior Vena Cava Stenosis after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Electrical Isolation of the Superior Vena Cava.
- Source :
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Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology . Apr2010, Vol. 33 Issue 4, pe36-e38. 3p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- 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) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CATHETER ablation
*VENA cava superior
*STENOSIS
*ATRIAL fibrillation risk factors
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01478389
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 48943024
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.2009.02588.x