Coronary vasospasm triggered ventricular fibrillation delayed after radiofrequency ablation of the right accessory pathway

Europace. 2009 Nov;11(11):1554-6. doi: 10.1093/europace/eup219. Epub 2009 Aug 21.

Abstract

Ventricular fibrillation associated with coronary vasospasm developed 8 h after successful radiofrequency (RF) ablation of the right accessory pathway in an 81-year-old male. A segment of the coronary vasospasm was located close to the accessory pathway, where seven RF ablations had been applied. Although rare, physicians should carefully consider the risk of such events when an RF current is applied near a coronary artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Catheter Ablation / adverse effects*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vasospasm / etiology*
  • Heart Conduction System / injuries*
  • Heart Conduction System / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / diagnosis
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / etiology*
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / complications
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / surgery*