Paradoxical generator impedance behavior during catheter ablation in a patient with severe polycythemia

J Arrhythm. 2024 Jul 10;40(4):1045-1048. doi: 10.1002/joa3.13115. eCollection 2024 Aug.

Abstract

An extremely high generator impedance in the blood pool can be observed in a patient with severe polycythemia. However, ablation can be performed safely as long as the generator impedance during contact with the myocardial tissue is within acceptable limits.

Keywords: Ebstein's anomaly; atrial flutter; congenital heart disease; generator impedance; polycythemia.