Use of adenosine-sensitive nondecremental accessory pathways in assessing the results of radiofrequency catheter ablation

Am J Cardiol. 1995 Jun 15;75(17):1278-81. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(99)80782-6.

Abstract

Adenosine can cause conduction block in about 20% of nondecremental accessory pathways. Along with atrial activation mapping, adenosine may help differentiate retrograde AV node conduction versus residual accessory pathway conduction after radiofrequency catheter ablation; however, it is important to test the accessory pathway response to adenosine before ablation, particularly with a concealed accessory pathway.

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine / pharmacology*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology*
  • Heart Conduction System / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies

Substances

  • Adenosine