Radiofrequency ablation of an epicardial ventricular tachycardia through the great cardiac vein in a patient with mitro-aortic mechanical prostheses

Europace. 2007 Nov;9(11):1069-72. doi: 10.1093/europace/eum185. Epub 2007 Sep 13.

Abstract

Aims: Prior cardiac surgery limits epicardial ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation due to epicardial adhesions formation.

Methods and results: We describe an epicardial VT ablation through the coronary venous system in a patient with mechanical mitro-aortic prostheses. The different possible ablation approaches and their potential limitations are discussed.

Conclusion: In selected patients, especially after cardiac surgery, coronary venous system approach can be considered as a safety possible approach for the ablation of some epicardial VTs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Coronary Vessels
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / surgery*