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Irregular atrial flutter following pulmonary vein isolation for persistent atrial fibrillation
- Source :
- Journal of Arrhythmia; June 2012, Vol. 28 Issue: 3 p192-195, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- A 65-year-old man with a history of refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) underwent catheter ablation for persistent AF lasting 2 months. AF was not terminated after complete isolation of the 4 pulmonary veins (PV). Instead, it was transformed to a sustained atrial tachyarrhythmia with beat-to-beat variability in the atrial cycle length. A 12-lead electrocardiogram during tachycardia showed negative flutter-like waves in the inferior leads. Entrainment pacing along the tricuspid annulus confirmed the diagnosis of irregular cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI)-dependent typical atrial flutter (AFL). Linear ablation of the CTI terminated AFL and restored sinus rhythm.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18804276
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Arrhythmia
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs28226144
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joa.2011.11.004